what is neoplasia?

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2007-01-10 19:52:55 · 3 answers · asked by pooja 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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new growth
synonymous use to cancer

2007-01-10 19:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by poison_ivy_sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Neoplasia (new growth in Greek) is abnormal, disorganized growth in a tissue or organ, usually forming a distinct mass. Such a growth is called a neoplasm, also known as a tumor.

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2007-01-11 04:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by bakfanlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

From the Greek for "new growth", it means any abnomal proliferation of cells; in other words, benign or malignant tumors.

2007-01-11 04:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋