cancerous
- a word derived from cancer.
Example Sentences
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About 5% to 10% of polyps, which most people will have at some point in their lives, become cancerous, according to Pasricha.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Their measurements allowed them to identify separate stages of cancer development, tell the difference between activated and inactive immune cells, and distinguish cancerous regions from healthy regions in human breast tissue.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
Unlike chemotherapy, which kills healthy and cancerous cells alike, these medicines essentially empower patients’ immune systems to correctly recognize and attack tumors.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Education could also extend to training those in hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy to spot potentially cancerous moles on clients and encourage them to seek medical advice.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
In addition to that study, TeLinde thought, if he could find a way to grow living samples from normal cervical tissue and both types of cancerous tissue —something never done before—he could compare all three.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
