NEOPLASM

tumor, tumour, neoplasm

(noun) an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

neoplasm (plural neoplasms)

(pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.

Synonyms

• tumour

Anagrams

• planemos, pleonasm

Source: Wiktionary

Ne"o*plasm, n. Etym: [See Neoplasia.] (Physiol. & Med.)

Definition: A new formation or tissue, the product of morbid action.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition