premalignant
/priːməˈlɪɡnənt/
adjective
- Describing cells or tissue that are not yet cancerous but have changes that may lead to cancer.
- The biopsy showed premalignant cells that needed to be monitored closely.
- She was diagnosed with a premalignant skin condition and advised to avoid sun exposure.
- Doctors often remove premalignant polyps during a colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer.
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