tumor, tumour, neoplasm
(noun) an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
Source: WordNet® 3.1
neoplasm (plural neoplasms)
(pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.
• tumour
• 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
31 January 2025
(noun) the act of dispersing or diffusing something; “the dispersion of the troops”; “the diffusion of knowledge”
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
