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Malignancy
01
the presence of cancerous cells with the potential to invade and spread
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
malignancies
What is "malignancy"?
Malignancy refers to a type of cancer or tumor that is harmful and can spread to other parts of the body. Such tumors grow quickly, invade nearby tissues, and have the potential to affect other areas through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Malignancy is more serious than benign conditions, which are non-cancerous and do not spread.
Examples
My aunt underwent surgery to remove the malignancy in her breast.
02
quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
Lexical Tree
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