An abnormal growth on the body.
The researchers, from the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, said: 'Calcium has been shown to reduce abnormal growth and induce normal turnover among cells in the gastrointestinal tract.
The FDA said dozens of animal studies linking the chemical to tumors and abnormal growth are not applicable to humans.
Once an abnormal growth is defined as a cancer, or neoplasm, high cellular aneuploidy is also considered by some to be a sign of aggressiveness.
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function;a neoplasm.
Recrystallization and abnormal growth are also found in overpowered bonds.