What does "Neoplastic foci" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Neoplastic foci" refers to small areas where new, abnormal growth of tissue, or "neoplasms", are found. These neoplasms can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The term doesn't specify the nature of the growth, just that there's an unusual growth in a specific area.
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