neoplastic
|neo-plas-tic|
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/ˌniː.oʊˈplæstɪk/
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/ˌniː.əʊˈplæstɪk/
related to new tissue growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'neoplastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'neoplasia,' where 'neo-' meant 'new' and 'plasis' meant 'formation.'
Historical Evolution
'neoplasia' transformed into the English word 'neoplastic' to describe conditions related to new tissue growth.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'new formation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a neoplasm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of a neoplasm or neoplasia.
The doctor explained that the tumor was neoplastic in nature.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 00:34