A new, abnormal, uncontrolled growth arising from a given tissue. If malignant, can have the capacity to metastasize locally or systemically. When malignant, the disease entity is generically known as cancer.
Tumour; any new and abnormal growth, specifically one in which cell multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive. Neoplasms may be benign or malignant.
Abnormal formation of new tissue; can be benign or malignant.
Any new growth of tissue.
Any new and morbid formation of tissue.
Any abnormal growth of new tissue, benign or malignant.
New growth of cells that may be malignant or benign.
Literally a ‘new formation’, it is another word for a benign or non-malignant tumour.
A new and abnormal formation of tissue, as a tumor or growth. It serves no useful function but grows at the expense of the healthy organism.
A new and abnormal tissue growth which may be benign or malignant.
An anomalous development of tissue, such as the occurrence of a tumor.
In medical terminology, a neoplasm refers to any novel and anomalous growth. Neoplasms can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous).
A novel and atypical development of tissue, like a tumor.