🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Neoplasma

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Neoplasma

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Neoplasm/ˈniː.oʊ.plæz.əm/
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O neoplasma foi considerado benigno."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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.

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