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Definition of precancerous adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

precancerous

adjective
 
/ˌpriːˈkænsərəs/
 
/ˌpriːˈkænsərəs/
(medical)
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  1. that will develop into cancer if not treated
    • precancerous cells
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