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Related to precancerous: precancerous polyps, Precancerous cells
pre·can·cer·ous
(prē-kan'sĕr-ŭs),Pertaining to any lesion that is interpreted as precancer.
Synonym(s): premalignant
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precancerous
(prē-kăn′sər-əs)adj.
Of, relating to, or being a condition that typically precedes or develops into a cancer: a precancerous growth.
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precancerous
adjective Referring to a lesion or process that has a high risk of becoming malignant with time.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
pre·can·cer·ous
(prē-kan'sĕr-ŭs)Pertaining to any lesion that is interpreted as precancer.
Synonym(s): premalignant.
Synonym(s): premalignant.
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precancerous
Any condition tending to proceed to cancer, to be associated with the development of cancer, or to carry a significant risk of CANCER.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
pre·can·cer·ous
(prē-kan'sĕr-ŭs)Pertaining to any lesion that is interpreted as precancer.
Synonym(s): premalignant.
Synonym(s): premalignant.
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