The neoplastic process is thus commonly explained as the accumulation of somatic mutations in certain genes that thus give rise to tumor cells, with consequent assignment of function to those genes involved.
Does neoplastic mean cancer?
An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Neoplasms may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
What are examples of neoplastic?
A neoplasm can be benign, potentially malignant, or malignant (cancer).
- Benign tumors include uterine fibroids, osteophytes and melanocytic nevi (skin moles). ...
- Potentially-malignant neoplasms include carcinoma in situ. ...
- Malignant neoplasms are commonly called cancer.
