1. Pertaining to an exophyte. ... 2. Denoting a neoplasm or lesion that grows outward from an epithelial surface. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ek″so-fit´ik) growing outward; in oncology, proliferating externally or on the surface epithelium of an organ or other structure in which the growth originated.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ek′sō-fit′ik Definitions: 1. Pertaining to an exophyte. 2. Denoting a neoplasm or lesion that grows outward from an epithelial surface.