Term: neoplasm
Literally meaning: “ new form”
Origin: Anc Greek
νεο-/neo (=new)
(πλασμο-)/plasmo(=prefix)>πλάσμα (noun)/plasma (=something formed or molded, an idol) > πλάσσω/plasso(=create, form, mold)
Coined/History
Definition
Neoplasm is an abnormal growth of a new tissue.
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