'neoplasm' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'neoplasma,' where 'neo-' meant 'new' and 'plasma' meant 'formation.'

'neoplasma' transformed into the Latin word 'neoplasma,' and eventually became the modern English word 'neoplasm.'

Initially, it meant 'new formation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abnormal tissue growth.'