Vocabulary Entry

cancerous

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having the characteristics of or related to cancer; malignant.

Example Sentences

"The doctor explained that the tumor was cancerous and needed immediate attention."

"She was relieved to learn that the cyst was not cancerous."

"Research is being conducted to find new treatments for cancerous cells."

noun

Example Sentences

"Early detection of cancerous lesions can significantly improve treatment outcomes."

"The biopsy confirmed that the growth was a cancerous mass."

"Developing methods to target cancerous tumors is a major focus in medical research."