preneoplastic


pre·ne·o·plas·tic

(prē'nē-ō-plas'tik), Preceding the formation of any neoplasm, benign or malignant; a preneoplastic condition is not always precancerous, although the term is frequently used erroneously in that sense. [pre- + G. neos, new, + plastikos, formative]

precancerous

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

pre·ne·o·plas·tic

(prē-nē'ō-plas'tik) Preceding the formation of any neoplasm, benign or malignant. [pre- + G. neos, new, + plastikos, formative]