Meaning of the word neoplasm in English

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neoplasm

US /ˈniː.əˌplæz.əm/
UK /ˈniː.ə.plæz.əm/

Noun

a new and abnormal growth of tissue in some part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer

Example:
The biopsy confirmed the presence of a malignant neoplasm.
Early detection of a neoplasm can significantly improve treatment outcomes.