precancerous
adjective
pre·can·cer·ous
(ˌ)prē-ˈkan(t)s-rəs 
-ˈkan(t)-sə-
: tending to become cancerous
a precancerous lesion
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However, some types are precancerous, and others are developmental.
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Cervical cytology involves examining cervical cells for changes to find precancerous or cancerous cells.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
Urine cytology: This microscopic examination of a urine sample checks for precancerous or cancerous cells.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Despite the high overall sensitivity rate, the clinical trial data indicated Shield may miss one in 10 people who have precancerous lesions and one in 1,000 people with cancerous lesions.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 July 2024
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Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Cervical cytology involves examining cervical cells for changes to find precancerous or cancerous cells.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
Urine cytology: This microscopic examination of a urine sample checks for precancerous or cancerous cells.
—James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Despite the high overall sensitivity rate, the clinical trial data indicated Shield may miss one in 10 people who have precancerous lesions and one in 1,000 people with cancerous lesions.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 July 2024
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“Precancerous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/precancerous. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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precancerous
adjective
pre·can·cer·ous
-ˈkan(t)s-(ə-)rəs
: tending to become cancerous : premalignant
a precancerous lesion
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