Definition of Neoplasm

An abnormal tissue growth resulted from uncontrolled cell proliferation. benign neoplastic cells resemble normal cells without exhibiting significant cytologic atypia, while malignant ones exhibit overt signs such as dysplastic features, atypical mitotic figures, necrosis, nuclear pleomorphism, and anaplasia. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include papillomas, cystadenomas, and lipomas — malignant neoplasms include carcinomas, sarcomas, lymphomas, and leukemias. — 2004

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Diseases and Disorders

Other Names for Neoplasm

Neoplasm
NEOPLASMS BENIGN, MALIGNANT AND UNSPECIFIED (INCL CYSTS AND POLYPS)
Neoplasia
Neoplasms
Neoplastic Growth
Tumor
neoplasia
neoplasm
tumor

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