adjective
- describing cells or tissue that show abnormal changes that may develop into cancer but are not yet cancerous
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor found premalignant cells during the routine screening.
- Early detection of premalignant lesions can prevent cancer development.
- The biopsy revealed premalignant changes in the tissue sample.
- Regular monitoring is recommended for patients with premalignant conditions.
- Treatment of premalignant growths often prevents progression to cancer.
- The pathologist identified premalignant cells under the microscope.