neoplasia

Noun

Meaning

Growth or development of new material; neoplasty.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

growth neoplasm

Hypernyms

pathologic process pathological process

Related terms

neoplasm

Phrases with the word

multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 intraepithelial neoplasia

Examples

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. Source: Internet

The scientists found a 400 percent increase in neoplasia in patients aged 45-49, compared with those between the ages of 40-45. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

neopine neopinone neoplagiaulacid neoplasm neoplasmatic neoplasmic