malignancy
noun
the quality or condition of being malignant.
malignancies
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pluralof malignancy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dr. Shannon MacDonald, a Massachusetts radiation oncologist and Harvard professor who treats rare pediatric malignancies, sees patients from across the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
In women aged 40 to 49 the most common malignancies were breast, melanoma, and colorectal cancers.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024
HNC makes up about 5% of all cancers worldwide and 3% of all malignancies in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
The most common side effects of Xolair are injection site reactions and fever, but the FDA noted that the drug has also been associated with joint pain, rash, parasitic infections, malignancies and abnormal laboratory tests.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
Most malignancies develop so slowly that they may require a considerable segment of the victim’s life to reach the stage of showing clinical symptoms.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
