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neoplasia
(redirected from Neoplastic processes)

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ne·o·pla·sia  (n-plzh, -zh-)
n.
1. Formation of new tissue.
2. Formation of a neoplasm or neoplasms.

neoplasia
the abnormal proliferation of benign or malignant cells. — neoplastic, adj.
See also: Cancer
the growth or formation of a neoplasm. — neoplastic, adj.
See also: Growth
the growth or formation of aneoplasm. — neoplastic, adj.
See also: Body, Human
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.neoplasia - the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor
pathologic process, pathological process - an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease


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11) [FIGURE 19 OMITTED] [FIGURE 20 OMITTED] Neoplastic processes that can enlarge the stalk include lymphoma (Figure 11), metastases, germinoma and teratoma.
5) Recently, fusion imaging with positron-emission tomography and CT has been used to demonstrate neoplastic processes, including lymphomatous processes of the base of the skull, and to enhance post-treatment follow-up assessments.
Abstract: Synchronous occurrence of multiple neoplastic processes is uncommon and the relationship between breast cancer with lymphoproliferative diseases is unusual as well.
 
 
 
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