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Malignant

Similar term(s): malignancy.

Definition:

Cancerous. Progressive and uncontrolled growth. Malignant neoplasms or tumours can invade and destroy other tissues and spread to other parts of the body via the bloodstream or lymphatics (metastasis).

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Benign - Cancer - Lesion - Tumour

Translation(s):

Español: Maligno
Français: Malin

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