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neoplasia

neop·la·sia

uncommon

noun

1.

the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor

Origin

From neo- + -plasia.

Phrases

  • multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
  • multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

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