neoplasia
Noun
Meaning
Growth or development of new material; neoplasty.
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Persistent infection with a high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) type is a necessary prerequisite for the development of dysplasia and neoplasia of the cervix, precursors to cervical cancer.
The scientists found a 400 percent increase in neoplasia in patients aged 45-49, compared with those between the ages of 40-45.