neo·pla·sia
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Definition of neoplasia
1
: the formation of tumors
2
: a tumorous condition
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“Neoplasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neoplasia. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.
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neoplasia
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neo·pla·sia
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Medical Definition of neoplasia
1
: the process of tumor formation
2
: a tumorous condition of the body
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