neoplasms
Pronunciation: [niˈoʊˌplæzəmz]
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Context: “health”
(noun) a type of new abnormal growth of tissue in the body, which can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Imagine if a plant started growing in a place where it shouldn't; that's similar to how neoplasms grow in the body.
Example
The doctor explained that neoplasms can vary in size and type, and they often require different treatments.
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It's not true that all neoplasms are dangerous; some are harmless and do not need treatment.
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What are the different types of neoplasms that doctors commonly see?
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