English word neoplasm comes from English neo-, English -plasm
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| neo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Being a newly-discovered or -synthesized variant of an existing compound. (organic chemistry) Having a structure, similar to that of neopentane, in which each hydrogen atom of a methyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group. Contemporary. New. |
| -plasm | English (eng) | |
| neoplasm | English (eng) | (pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants. |