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You’ve probably seen or heard the word neoplasm. But you may not quite be sure what it is.

A neoplasm is defined as an abnormal growth of tissue. It forms when cells grow and divide in an unregulated and irreversible manner. Neoplasm is another word for tumor.  

Here, I’ll answer common questions I hear about neoplasms.

No, a neoplasm is not the same as cancer. A neoplasm...