Neoplasm

Pronunciation: /niːoʊˌplæzəm/

Definitions of neoplasm

noun a new and abnormal growth of tissue in the body, especially one that is caused by cancer

Example Sentences

A1 A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of tissue.

A2 Doctors are studying the neoplasm to determine if it is cancerous.

B1 The biopsy results confirmed the presence of a neoplasm in the patient's lung.

B2 The oncologist recommended surgery to remove the neoplasm before it spreads.

C1 The neoplasm was classified as a malignant tumor requiring aggressive treatment.

C2 The research team is investigating new treatments for neoplasms resistant to traditional therapies.

Examples of neoplasm in a Sentence

formal The pathologist identified a neoplasm in the patient's lung tissue.

informal The doctor found a growth in the patient's lung, it might be a neoplasm.

slang The doc said there's some funky new growth in there, could be a neoplasm.

figurative Her toxic behavior was like a neoplasm, slowly spreading and causing harm.

Grammatical Forms of neoplasm

• plural: neoplasms
• comparative: more neoplastic
• superlative: most neoplastic
• present tense: neoplasm
• future tense: will neoplasm
• perfect tense: has neoplasm
• continuous tense: is neoplasming
• singular: neoplasm
• positive degree: neoplasm
• infinitive: to neoplasm
• gerund: neoplasming
• participle: neoplasmic

Origin and Evolution of neoplasm

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'neoplasm' originated from the combination of the Greek words 'neo-' meaning new and '-plasma' meaning formation or growth.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe abnormal growths or tumors, the term 'neoplasm' has evolved to encompass various types of abnormal cell growths, including both benign and malignant tumors.