noun
- a condition or lesion that has the potential to develop into cancer if left untreated
Usage: medical term; also called precancerous condition
Examples
- The dermatologist identified a precancer on the patient's skin during the routine examination.
- Early detection of precancer can prevent the development of malignant tumors.
- Certain precancers of the cervix can be monitored and treated before they become cancerous.
- The biopsy revealed precancer cells that required immediate medical attention.
- Patients with precancer are often advised to undergo regular screening and follow-up care.