Definition of precancerous
: tending to become cancerous
- a precancerous lesion
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In the cervix, persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to precancerous changes that, left alone, slowly turn malignant.
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In the cervix, persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to precancerous changes that, left alone, slowly turn malignant.
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In the cervix, persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to precancerous changes that, left alone, slowly turn malignant.
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In the cervix, persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to precancerous changes that, left alone, slowly turn malignant.
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In the cervix, persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to precancerous changes that, left alone, slowly turn malignant.
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When mice, rats and human tissues were exposed to high concentrations of the vapors released by the HeatSticks, researchers reported signs of precancerous changes in the cells that line the respiratory tract.
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The company said its test had an overall accuracy of 84 to 88 percent for detecting cancer or precancerous growths and a false alarm rate around 3 percent.
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Cubs play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes has undergone three surgeries due to a precancerous lesion on one of his vocal cords.
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Origin and Etymology of precancerous
International Scientific Vocabulary
PRECANCEROUS Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of precancerous for English Language Learners
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medical : likely to become cancerous
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of precancerous
: tending to become cancerous : premalignant
- a precancerous lesion
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