Neoplasms

/ˈniəˌplæzəmz/ noun

Definition

abnormal growths of tissue; tumors

Etymology

from Greek neo- (new) + plasma (formation), literally meaning new formation

Kelly Says

Neoplasm is the medical term for tumor - doctors use this Greek-derived word because it sounds less scary than 'abnormal growth'!

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