Precancerous
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /pɹiˈkænsəɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Precancerous is an adjective meaning (oncology) Of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer.
Meaning
(oncology) Of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer.
Word Forms
- pre-cancerous
Synonyms for precancerous
Depending on context, synonyms include premalignant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melanosis, cancerous, oncodevelopmental, oncogenical, cancerological, carcinogenetic.
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