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malignancy

/ˈmældʒɪnəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does malignancy mean?

noun

The state or quality of being malignant; a condition of disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.

Example

"The doctor warned the patient about the malignancy of the tumor and the need for immediate treatment."

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