Definition of malignancy
malignancies
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Examples of malignancy in a Sentence
the malignancy of the tumor
The test revealed a malignancy in the patient's chest.
Recent Examples of malignancy from the Web
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It later was cleared for several other malignancies.
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The studies were the foundation of the FDA’s decision on Tuesday to green-light Keytruda to treat cancers such as Joho’s, meaning malignancies with certain molecular characteristics.
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The ideal dose is too weak to harm patients but strong enough to beat up a malignancy.
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First Known Use of malignancy
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MALIGNANCY Defined for English Language Learners
malignancy
playDefinition of malignancy for English Language Learners
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medical + formal : a malignant quality or state
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medical : a tumor that is malignant
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