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precancerous

pre·can·ce·rous

UK/pɹiˈkænsəɹəs/ US/priˈkænsɜrʌs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to a growth that is not malignant but is likely to become so if not treated

Origin

From pre- + cancerous.

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