malignant tumor

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n.

A tumor that invades surrounding tissues, is usually capable of producing metastases, may recur after attempted removal, and is likely to cause death unless adequately treated.

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Example sentences from the Web for malignant tumor

He was brought to the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center after doctors in Gaza discovered an aggressive tumor below his left knee.
Beating Cancer & Dodging Israel's Bombs|Itay Hod|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the brain tumor plaintiff does not have to say what he would have done.
Parents Sue for 'Wrongful Birth'|Elizabeth Picciuto|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Properly functioning, fully active RB can be thought of as having anti-tumor effects.
Why Men May Be More Likely to Get Deadly Brain Cancer|Dr. Anand Veeravagu, MD, Tej Azad|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His tumor had spread, and the next six years became a painful game of catch-up, one that he ultimately failed.
Why Smart People Are Dumb Patients|Jean Kim|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A few years later, Baum posited that the math behind tumor growth looked more like chaos theory than anything else.
How Big Pharma Holds Back in the War on Cancer|ProPublica|April 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But in a malignant war there is injustice of ignobler kind at once to God and man, which must be stemmed for both their sakes.
Pearls of Thought|Maturin M. Ballou
Here the proud state that claimed him as her own offspring, met him with the injustice of a malignant step-dame.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
Mrs. Haight regarded the radiant young hostess with a malignant stare, prudently veiled by drooping lids.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
They were framed with malignant ingenuity, so as to leave no chance of escape save in open apostasy.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
Harry gave a disturbed, wondering look round, on seeing Edward's air of malignant satisfaction.
The Daisy Chain|Charlotte Yonge

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