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Definition 2024

precancerous

precancerous

See also: pre-cancerous

English

Alternative forms

pre-cancerous

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

Czech: prekancerózní
Irish: réamhailseach

Italian: precanceroso