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neoplastic

neoplastic

1 9.4
Relating to a new abnormal growth in the body often seen in cancer
  • adjective
  • /niˈɒplæstɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neoplásico
  • Neoplastic growths can be aggressive and often lead to serious health complications.
  • neoplastic cells
  • neoplastic diseases
  • neoplastic processes

Examples

  • Neoplastic invasion of the facial nerve may mimic signs and symptoms of Bell palsy.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Acquired CSF leakage can be caused by skull trauma, surgical intervention (iatrogenic leak), infection, or neoplastic invasion of the temporal bone.

    Academic text (2005)

  • However, in August 1998, the patient died of neoplastic cachexia.

    Academic text (2003)

  • According to the WHO Western Pacific Region Country Profile information, neoplastic diseases were the third leading cause of mortality in Tokelau in 2003.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The neoplastic pattern was characterized by the well-encapsulated, round, solid nodules.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Some 50% of all solid salivary gland tumors in children are neoplastic.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Facial or referred pain occurring with facial nerve paralysis suggests neoplastic invasion of the facial nerve.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Histochemical analysis of the obtained specimens indicated a malignant neoplastic growth with high mitotic activity.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Immunohistochemical staining will demonstrate the monoclonal nature of the plasma cells and confirm the neoplastic nature of the lesion.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis has a great predilection for the larynx, and it is the most common neoplastic disease to affect this structure in the pediatric population.

    Academic text (2010)

Synonyms

tumorous
vsneoplastic
  • US
1 7.5

Having an abnormal growth of body cells or being overgrown and harmful

focuses on abnormal growth as a medical characteristic often linked to cancer
tumoral
vsneoplastic
  • Specialized
7.3

Relating to a growth of unusual cells in the body

is about abnormal tissue growth often seen in cancer

Antonyms

normal
∞ 1.0

Usual or expected in most situations

Compounds

malignant neoplastic disease
  • Specialized
7.4

A harmful growth of body cells that can spread to other parts

neoplastic cell
  • Specialized
7.4

A cell that grows abnormally and becomes part of a tumor

How Tumorous

malignant
  • Specialized
45 7.2
neoplastic
  • Specialized
1 9.4
hyperplastic
  • Specialized
9.9
precancerous
  • Specialized
2 5.8
normal
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

neoplastic positive

Morphology

neoplastic = neoplasm (transparent) = neoplasm + ic

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ic' to 'neoplasm' to mean 'relating to a neoplasm', a directly derivable relation for learners who know 'neoplasm'.

Etymology

The word neoplastic comes from the parts neo- 'new' and plastic 'able to be shaped', the same root as the common word plastic. It literally means 'new growth' or 'newly formed' tissue, so doctors use it for abnormal tissue growth like tumors and cancer.