precancerous
See also: pre-cancerous
English
Alternative forms
- pre-cancerous
Etymology
pre- + cancerous
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pɹiˈkænsəɹəs/
Adjective
precancerous (not comparable)
- (oncology) Of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer
Synonyms
- premalignant
Translations
of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer
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See also
- procancerous