Definition & Meaning of "malignancy"in English

Malignancy

NOUN

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.

quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will

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