Definition of «precancerous»

Precancerous refers to a condition in which cells or tissues exhibit changes that may potentially develop into cancer if left untreated. These abnormalities are often detected through screening and diagnostic tests before they progress to full-blown malignancy, allowing for early intervention and treatment to prevent the development of cancer.

Phrases with «precancerous»

Sentences with «precancerous»

The research is significant as it demonstrates that strawberries can slow the progress of precancerous lesion in the oesophagus. (ahealthblog.com)
As a result, the drugs usually only inhibit the growth of precancerous cells, rather than killing them off. (newscientist.com)
Thus a single bout of glutathione depletion during the very moments of aflatoxin dosing massively increases the development of precancerous lesions over the course of three or ten weeks, but even after almost a year — half a lifetime for a rat — a very substantial effect remains. (westonaprice.org)
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