noncancerous

adjective

non·​can·​cer·​ous ˌnän-ˈkan(t)s-rəs 

-ˈkan(t)-sə-

: not affected with or being cancer

noncancerous patients

noncancerous tumors

Examples of noncancerous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gradually developing facial hair, acne or scalp-hair thinning can have noncancerous explanations. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026

Most polyps are noncancerous, but they are usually removed during the procedure and sent for biopsy. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

As such, undergoing a screening colonoscopy, during which polyps (clumps of abnormal cells that may be noncancerous or cancerous) can be removed, is one of the most valuable ways to prevent colorectal cancer. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026

Barksdale went to Kaiser Permanente Southwood Medical Center in Jonesboro, Georgia, in early 2025 to seek treatment for heavy bleeding and fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in and around the uterus. — Kim Chandler, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for noncancerous

• precancerous
• cancerous

Medical Definition

noncancerous

adjective

non·​can·​cer·​ous -ˈkan(t)s-(ə-)rəs 

variants or non-cancerous

: not affected with or being cancer : not cancerous

noncancerous patients

noncancerous tumors