precancerous

See also: pre-cancerous

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Etymology

From pre- +‎ cancerous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɹiˈkænsəɹəs/

Adjective

precancerous (not comparable)

  1. (oncology) Of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer.
    Synonym: premalignant
    Hypernym: preneoplastic

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