precancerous

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pre·can·cer·ous

P0508000 (prē-kăn′sər-əs)adj. Of, relating to, or being a condition that typically precedes or develops into a cancer: a precancerous growth.

adj (Pathology) (esp of cells) displaying characteristics that may develop into cancer

(priˈkæn sər əs)

adj. showing pathological changes that may be preliminary to malignancy. [1880–85]

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Adj.

precancerous - of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated

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(esp of cells) displaying characteristics that may develop into cancer

[prē′kan·sə·rəs] (pathology) Pertaining to any pathological condition of a tissue which is likely to develop into cancer.

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(prē-kan'sĕr-ŭs), Pertaining to any lesion that is interpreted as precancer. Synonym(s): premalignant

(prē-kăn′sər-əs)adj. Of, relating to, or being a condition that typically precedes or develops into a cancer: a precancerous growth.

adjective Referring to a lesion or process that has a high risk of becoming malignant with time.

(prē-kan'sĕr-ŭs) Pertaining to any lesion that is interpreted as precancer.
Synonym(s): premalignant.

Any condition tending to proceed to cancer, to be associated with the development of cancer, or to carry a significant risk of CANCER.

(prē-kan'sĕr-ŭs) Pertaining to any lesion that is interpreted as precancer.
Synonym(s): premalignant.

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