The difference between Neoplasm and Tumour
When used as nouns, neoplasm means an abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants, whereas tumour means an abnormal growth.
check bellow for the other definitions of Neoplasm and Tumour
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Neoplasm as a noun (pathology, oncology):
An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.
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Tumour as a noun (oncology, pathology):
An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.