Precancerous


[pree-kan-ser-uh s] /priˈkæn sər əs/
adjective
1.
showing pathological changes that may be preliminary to malignancy.
precancerous
adjective
1.
(esp of cells) displaying characteristics that may develop into cancer

precancerous pre·can·cer·ous (prē-kān’sər-əs)
adj.
Of, relating to, or being a condition or lesion that typically precedes or develops into a cancer.

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