Definition: New abnormal growth of tissue. Malignant neoplasms show a greater degree of anaplasia and have the properties of invasion and metastasis, compared to benign neoplasms. Synonym(s): Cancer / Tumors / Benign Neoplasms / Neoplasms, Benign / Narrow term(s): Cysts Hamartoma Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms, Experimental Neoplasms, Multiple Primary Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced Neoplastic Processes Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary Paraneoplastic Syndromes Precancerous Conditions Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic Tumor Virus Infections Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent Neoplasms, Post-Traumatic Neoplasms, Second Primary See also: Antibodies, Neoplasm Anticarcinogenic Agents Antigens, Neoplasm Antineoplastic Agents Carcinogens DNA, Neoplasm Genes, Tumor Suppressor Oncogenic Viruses Pleural Effusion, Malignant Precancerous Conditions RNA, Neoplasm Medical Oncology
Subheadings: chemistry / complications / diagnosis / embryology / epidemiology / etiology / metabolism / microbiology / surgery / therapy
See also: - Medical Oncology