1. a cancerous tumor or the condition of having cancer
Usage: medical
2. the quality of being malicious or evil in nature
Usage: formal

Examples

• The doctor confirmed that the malignancy had spread to nearby lymph nodes.
• Early detection greatly improves the treatment outcomes for most malignancies.
• The biopsy revealed no signs of malignancy in the tissue sample.
• Oncologists specialize in treating various types of malignancy.
• There was a disturbing malignancy in his tone when he spoke about his enemies.
• The malignancy of the dictator’s regime became evident through his brutal policies.