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neoplasm neoplasm, n (tumor), an abnormal mass of tissue, the growth of which exceeds and is uncoordinated with that of the normal tissues. It persists in the same excessive manner after cessation of the stimuli that evoked the change. Benign and malignant forms are recognized. See also neoplasia and tumor.
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What is the difference between a tumor, cancer and carcinoma? According to the National Cancer Institute, A tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called neoplasm. Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer.
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connective tissue tumor Tumors are also called neoplasms, which means that they are composed of new and actively growing tissue. Their growth is faster than that of normal tissue, continuing after cessation of the stimuli that evoked the growth, and serving no useful physiologic purpose. adj., adj tu´morous.
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Neoplasm Tumor is not synonymous with cancer. While cancer is by definition malignant, a tumor can be benign, precancerous, or malignant. The terms mass and nodule are often used synonymously with tumor. Generally speaking, however, the term tumor is used generically, without reference to the physical size of the lesion. neoplasm can be benign, potentially malignant (pre-cancer), or malignant (cancer). 1  Benign tumors include uterine fibroids and melanocytic nevi (skin moles). 2  They are circumscribed and localized and do not transform into cancer.
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- Noun. 1. neoplasia-the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor. pathologic process, pathological process-an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease.Translations.oun. 1. neoplasia-the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor. pathologic process, pathological process-an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease.
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MALIGNANT NEOPLASM Definitions of malignant neoplasm. 1. a malignant neoplasm composed of carcinoma and sarcoma extensively intermixed. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
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tumor 2. neoplasm; a new growth of tissue in which cell multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive. A cancer. Tumors are called also cancers or neoplasms, which means that they are composed of new and actively growing tissue.Their growth is faster than that of normal tissue, continuing after cessation of the stimuli that evoked the growth, and serving no useful physiological purpose.arotid body tumor a chemodectoma of a carotid body, found as a firm round mass at the bifurcation of the common carotid artery. connective tissue tumor any tumor arising from a connective tissue structure, such as a fibroma or sarcoma. desmoid tumor desmoid (def.
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- A breast neoplasm is an abnormal mass of tissue in the breast as a result of neoplasia. A breast neoplasm may be benign, as in fibroadenoma, or it may be malignant, in which case it is termed breast cancer.Either case commonly presents as a breast lump. Approximately 7% of breast lumps are fibroadenomas and 10% are breast cancer, the rest being other benign conditions or no disease.alignant neoplasms (breast cancer). Among women worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death. Malignant breast neoplasm is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk.
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What is the difference between lesion and tumor? Tumors: Benign, Premalignant and Malignant. A tumor, also known as a neoplasm, is an abnormal mass of tissue which may be solid or fluid-filled. A tumor does not mean cancer - tumors can be benign (not cancerous), pre-malignant (pre-cancerous), or malignant (cancerous). There are many different types of tumors and a variety of names for them - their names usually reflect their shape and the kind of tissue they appear in.
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MALIGNANT NEOPLASM a rare malignant neoplasm arising from vascular tissue; usually occurs in the breast and skin and is believed to originate from the endothelial cells of blood vessels. a tumor of the bone marrow (usually malignant) composed of cells normally found in bone marrow.
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- Last updated: Thu 10 December 2015 Last updated: Thu 10 Dec 2015. email. A tumor, also known as a neoplasm, is an abnormal mass of tissue which may be solid or fluid-filled. A tumor does not mean cancer - tumors can be benign (not cancerous), pre-malignant (pre-cancerous), or malignant (cancerous).
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Neoplasia NEOPLASIA DEFINITION. Benign tumors are the less dangerous types of neoplasms and tend to be localized in only one part of the body. Uterine fibroids and skin moles are examples of benign neoplasms. A pre-malignant tumor is one that has the potential to become malignant, such as a carcinoma in situ.
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Cancer Cancer, also known as a malignant tumor or malignant neoplasm, is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.Not all tumors are cancerous; benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body.ancer, also known as a malignant tumor or malignant neoplasm, is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
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Neoplasm A neoplasm can be benign, potentially malignant, or malignant (cancer). 1  Benign tumors include uterine fibroids and melanocytic nevi (skin moles). They are circumscribed and localized and do not transform into cancer. 2  Potentially-malignant neoplasms include carcinoma in situ.
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Neoplasm Neoplasm is an abnormal growth of tissue, which if it forms a mass, is commonly referred to as a tumor. This abnormal growth (neoplasia) usually but not always forms a mass. ICD-10 classifies neoplasms into four main groups: benign neoplasms, in situ neoplasms, malignant neoplasms, and neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behavior.
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- Therefore, let's just focus on the important definitions you need to recall: Neoplasia is the abnormal growth and proliferation of abnormal cells or abnormal amounts of cells due to a benign or malignant process. There can be benign tumors, or neoplasms, and malignant ones. Remember that it's the malignant tumors, or cancer, that can metastasize, which is when cancer spreads around the body.
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malignant melanoma Malignant Melanoma. Definition. Malignant melanoma is a type of cancer arising from the melanocyte cells of the skin. Melanocytes are cells in the skin that produce a pigment called melanin. Malignant melanoma develops when the melanocytes no longer respond to normal control mechanisms of cellular growth.
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Neoplasia Neoplasia occurs when there is an atypical proliferation of cell growth. This results in an abnormal tissue mass known as a neoplasm. The neoplasm continues to exceed the growth of the normal tissues surrounding it, causing the formation of a lump or tumor.
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Benign tumor A benign tumor is a mass of cells (tumor) that lacks the ability to invade neighboring tissue or metastasize. These characteristics are required for a tumor to be defined as cancerous and therefore benign tumors are non-cancerous.ne of the most important factors in classifying a tumor as benign or malignant is its invasive potential. If a tumor lacks the ability to invade adjacent tissues or spread to distant sites by metastasizing then it is benign, whereas invasive or metastatic tumours are malignant.
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- growth of cells or tissues in the body, and the abnormal growth itself. is called a neoplasm (nee-oh-PLAZ-m) or tumor. It can be benign. (bee-NINE) or malignant. Benign neoplasms do not grow aggressively, do not invade the surrounding body tissues, and do not spread. throughout the body.
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Definitions &Translations Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Neoplasm Invasiveness. U.S. National Library of Medicine(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Neoplasm Invasiveness. Ability of neoplasms to infiltrate and actively destroy surrounding tissue.
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Neoplasm A neoplasm can be benign, potentially malignant, or malignant (cancer). 1  Benign tumors include uterine fibroids and melanocytic nevi (skin moles). 2  Potentially-malignant neoplasms include carcinoma in situ. 3  Malignant neoplasms are commonly called cancer.
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What Is a Kidney Neoplasm? A kidney neoplasm is an abnormal growth or tumor that can be either benign or malignant.These neoplasms are typically found during an ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan that was ordered to review the internal organs because of some problem with the kidneys or another organ.d. A kidney neoplasm that is solid, appears cancer-like or is 3.5 inches (about 9 cm) or greater is usually cancerous. These masses of neoplastic cells will necessitate a more invasive review to determine whether the cells are malignant.
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- neoplasm. any abnormal formation or growth of tissue such as a tumor. — neoplastic, adj. any abnormal formation or growth of tissue, as a tumor. — neoplastic, adj. the abnormal development of benign or cancerous tissue.— neoplastic, adj.eoplasm-an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose. tumor, tumour. growth - (pathology) an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as in a tumor). acanthoma, skin tumor-a neoplasm originating in the epidermis.
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2018 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code C80.1 Tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called neoplasm. Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue..
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benign and malignant tumour of epithelial origin. DEFINITION OF NEOPLASIA: “A neoplasm can be defined as an abnormal mass of tissue, the growth of which exceeds and is uncoordinated with that of the normal tissues and persists in the same excessive manner after cessation of the stimuli which evoked the change” (willis 1952)