noun
- an abnormal growth of tissue in the body; a tumor
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor discovered a small neoplasm during the routine examination.
- Benign neoplasms are usually not life-threatening.
- The pathologist examined the neoplasm under a microscope.
- Early detection of malignant neoplasms improves treatment outcomes.
- The surgeon successfully removed the neoplasm from the patient’s lung.
- Not all neoplasms require immediate surgical intervention.