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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNeoplasm
/ˈniː.oʊ.plæz.əm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells.
"The biopsy revealed that the neoplasm was benign and did not require further treatment." - 2
A tumor, which can be benign or malignant.
"Doctors often classify neoplasms based on their cellular characteristics and behavior."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'neoplasm' originates from the Greek words 'neo' meaning 'new' and 'plasma' meaning 'formation' or 'mold'. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century to describe abnormal tissue growths, particularly tumors.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Neoplasm" is said worldwide
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Néoplasme
Transliteration: Néoplasme
"Le néoplasme a été diagnostiqué comme bénin."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"Das Neoplasma wurde als gutartig eingestuft."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"Il neoplasma è stato ritenuto benigno."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"El neoplasma fue diagnosticado como benigno."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"O neoplasma foi considerado benigno."
नियोप्लाज्म
Transliteration: Niyoplazm
"नियोप्लाज्म को सौम्य के रूप में निदान किया गया।"
新生物
Transliteration: Xīnshēngwù
"该新生物被诊断为良性。"
신생물
Transliteration: Sinsaengmul
"이 신생물은 양성으로 진단되었습니다."
新生物
Transliteration: Shinsebutsu
"その新生物は良性と診断されました。"
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