precancerous

/ˌpriːˈkænsərəs/
adjective
  1. Describing cells or tissue that are not yet cancerous but have changes that may lead to cancer.
    • Regular checkups can help detect precancerous growths early.
    • The doctor found precancerous cells during the routine screening.
    • She had a small precancerous mole removed from her arm.
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