Definitions for neoplasm

neoplasm ne·o·plasm

Spelling: [nee-uh-plaz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈni əˌplæz əm/

Neoplasm is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 477 anagrams from letters in neoplasm (aelmnops).

Definitions for neoplasm

noun

  1. a new, often uncontrolled growth of abnormal tissue; tumor.

Origin of neoplasm

1860-65; neo- + plasm

Examples for neoplasm

A tumour or neoplasm is a localised swelling composed of newly formed tissue which fulfils no physiological function.

The cells of the neoplasm may undergo fatty degeneration, or they may become cornified.

Word Value for neoplasm
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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