adjective
- showing abnormal changes that may develop into cancer if not treated
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor found precancerous cells during the routine screening.
- Early detection of precancerous lesions can prevent cancer development.
- She had surgery to remove the precancerous tissue.
- Regular checkups help identify precancerous conditions.
- The biopsy revealed precancerous changes in the skin sample.
- Treatment of precancerous growths is usually successful.