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ne·o·pla·sia

 (nē′ō-plā′zhə)
n.
1. Formation of new tissue.
2. Formation of a neoplasm or neoplasms.
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neoplasia

(ˌniːəˈpleɪzɪə)
n
(Medicine) an abnormal growth of tissue, the development of a neoplasm, or the process that results in the production of a neoplasm or tumour
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ne•o•pla•sia

(ˌni oʊˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə)

n.
the formation and growth of neoplasms.
[1885–90]
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neoplasia

the abnormal proliferation of benign or malignant cells. — neoplastic, adj.
See also: Cancer
the growth or formation of a neoplasm. — neoplastic, adj.
See also: Growth
the growth or formation of aneoplasm. — neoplastic, adj.
See also: Body, Human
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.neoplasia - the pathological process that results in the formation and growth of a tumor
pathologic process, pathological process - an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease
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Translations

ne·o·pla·si·a

n. neoplasia, formación de neoplasmas.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

neoplasia

n neoplasia (proceso)
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In this study, according to the revised Vienna criteria for gastric cancer diagnosis (2), high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (C4) was defined as gastric cancer, and low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (C3) was defined as a non-cancerous lesion.
Across the Barrett's Esophagus patient population, inclusion of VLE imaging to the endoscopy procedure increased neoplasia detection by 55% beyond the standard of care.
Segundo Zachary e McGavin (2013), o desenvolvimento da neoplasia epitelial pode ser dado de diversas formas, uma delas e a progressao de uma hiperplasia ductal ou lobular para uma displasia e depois para uma neoplasia, e outra e atraves de uma forma nao invasiva para uma invasiva.
Mucins--high-molecular-weight glycoproteins are one of the components of the mucus secreted by epithelial cells in pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia. They are built up of a protein core (apomucin) combined with numerous sugar chains by means of O-glycosidic bonds formed between threonine and serine radicals of the polypeptide chain and N-acetylgalactosamine radicals of the sugar chain.
But less literature is available for the potential link between passive smoking and the development of cervical neoplasia. Cotinine, a nicotine metabolite, is present in measurable concentrations in the cervical mucus of active cigarette smokers.
[USPRwire, Tue Aug 22 2017] This report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutic development for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), complete with comparative analysis at various stages, therapeutics assessment by drug target, mechanism of action (MoA), route of administration (RoA) and molecule type, along with latest updates, and featured news and press releases.
This would currently apply to those with a significant family history of CRC or a personal history of colonic neoplasia. Other risk factors, including male sex, ethnicity, tobacco usage, and obesity are not considered sufficiently influential to justify primary colonoscopy.
Global Markets Direct's, 'Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) - Pipeline Review, H1 2016', provides an overview of the Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) pipeline landscape.
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Ninety-seven men with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and/or atypical small acinar proliferation were given capsules containing green tea catechins or a placebo for one year.