neoplasia
noun
neo·pla·sia
ˌnē-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə 
1
: the formation of tumors
2
: a tumorous condition
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This characteristic texture helped researchers differentiate the lesions caused by osteomyelitis from those caused by other bone pathologies, like osteosarcoma and bone neoplasia (two forms of bone cancer).
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Doctors are warning patients who have a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome Type 2 not to take the medication due to possible complications.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
One preliminary clinical trial used 900 mg of DIM to improve prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), a precursor to prostate cancer.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Same for patients with a medical history of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Sep. 2023
When this happens, the abnormal tissue develops into a condition called gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN).
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, a cancer that forms in the inside of the thyroid gland, or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 syndrome, which causes tumors to form on the endocrine glands, should definitely stay away from this drug.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
At most 2 percent or less were diagnosed with neoplasia, or tumors.
—National Geographic, 6 July 2016
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
Doctors are warning patients who have a family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome Type 2 not to take the medication due to possible complications.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
One preliminary clinical trial used 900 mg of DIM to improve prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), a precursor to prostate cancer.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Same for patients with a medical history of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) syndrome.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Sep. 2023
When this happens, the abnormal tissue develops into a condition called gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN).
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, a cancer that forms in the inside of the thyroid gland, or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 syndrome, which causes tumors to form on the endocrine glands, should definitely stay away from this drug.
—Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
At most 2 percent or less were diagnosed with neoplasia, or tumors.
—National Geographic, 6 July 2016
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“Neoplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoplasia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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neoplasia
noun
neo·pla·sia
ˌnē-ə-ˈplā-zh(ē-)ə
1
: the process of tumor formation
2
: a tumorous condition of the body
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