neoplasia
/ˌniːə(ʊ)ˈpleɪzɪə
/noun [mass noun] Medicine
The presence or formation of new, abnormal growth of tissue.A preponderance of evidence suggests a causal link between HPV infection and cervical neoplasia....
- There are pathological examples of cardiovascular disease and neoplasia.
- There was no evidence of inflammation, infection, or metastatic neoplasia in the patients dura.
Origin
Late 19th century: from neo- + Greek plasis 'formation'.