Definition of neoplasia in English:
neoplasia
noun ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈpleɪzɪəˌnioʊˈpleɪʒ(i)ə
mass nounMedicine The presence or formation of new, abnormal growth of tissue.
Example sentencesExamples
- There was no evidence of inflammation, infection, or metastatic neoplasia in the patients dura.
- A preponderance of evidence suggests a causal link between HPV infection and cervical neoplasia.
- Dave and colleagues performed a systematic review to determine the absolute risk of synchronous proximal neoplasia in the presence of distal hyperplastic polyps.
- There was no evidence of neoplasia or infection.
- There are pathological examples of cardiovascular disease and neoplasia.
Origin
Late 19th century: from neo- + Greek plasis 'formation'.
Definition of neoplasia in US English:
neoplasia
nounˌnēōˈplāZH(ē)əˌnioʊˈpleɪʒ(i)ə
Medicine The formation or presence of a new, abnormal growth of tissue.
Example sentencesExamples
- A preponderance of evidence suggests a causal link between HPV infection and cervical neoplasia.
- There was no evidence of inflammation, infection, or metastatic neoplasia in the patients dura.
- There was no evidence of neoplasia or infection.
- There are pathological examples of cardiovascular disease and neoplasia.
- Dave and colleagues performed a systematic review to determine the absolute risk of synchronous proximal neoplasia in the presence of distal hyperplastic polyps.
Origin
Late 19th century: from neo- + Greek plasis ‘formation’.