precancerous

precancerous Definition

pre·can·cer·ous (prē kan′sər əs)

adjective

that may or is likely to become cancerous a precancerous mole

precancerous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

polyp: None of the women had a history of colon cancer or precancerous polyps.
lesion: The prevalence odds of precancerous lesions were compared with the odds of normal histology or SG.
condition: What to do Anyone who suspects they might have one of these cancers or a precancerous condition should see their doctor promptly.
change: Beer drinking has also been associated with an increased risk of precancerous changes in the colon.
growth: In most cases a positive test will simply mean the detection of harmless, precancerous growths that can be removed on the spot.

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