The difference between Neoplasm and Tumor

When used as nouns, neoplasm means an abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants, whereas tumor means an abnormal growth.


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  1. Neoplasm as a noun (pathology, oncology):

    An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.

  1. Tumor as a noun (oncology, pathology):

    An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

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