pre·can·cer·ous

(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

adj

(Pathology) (esp of cells) displaying characteristics that may develop into cancer

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pre•can•cer•ous

(priˈkæn sər əs)

adj.

showing pathological changes that may be preliminary to malignancy.

[1880–85]

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Adj.

precancerous - of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated

Translations

pre·can·cer·ous

a. precanceroso-a, susceptible a o que puede convertirse en un cáncer.

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precancerous

adj precanceroso

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