neoplasm

/niːˈoʊplæzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

an abnormal mass of tissue in an organism, especially one resulting from new and uncontrolled cell growth

“The doctor ordered a biopsy of the patient’s neoplasm to determine its type and potential course of treatment.”

Synonyms

  • cancer
  • tumor

Antonyms

  • benign growth
  • normal tissue