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can·cer·ous
 cancerous
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- pronunciation:
- kaen
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
pertaining to or affected with the disease of cancer.
A lump does not always indicate a cancerous condition.The tumor was found to be cancerous.- similar words:
- malignant
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| definition 2: |
spreading and causing harm like a cancer.
We witnessed the cancerous spread of hatred and violence. |
| contrasting words: |
benign |
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