precancerous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer.

Pronunciation

/pɹiˈkænsəɹəs/

Word forms

precancerous pre-cancerous

Etymology

From pre- + cancerous.

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