malignancy

noun
UK: /məˈlɪɡ.nən.si/
US: /məˈlɪɡ.nən.si/

  1. The state or character of being malignant; the tendency to spread and become progressively worse.

    1. The doctor fears the malignancy is spreading fast.
    2. The rapid progression of the malignancy caused the patient great concern, requiring immediate and aggressive treatment.

  2. A malignant tumor or cancerous growth.

    1. The biopsy confirmed a malignancy.
    2. Early detection of the malignancy is crucial for successful treatment and improved patient outcomes.

Synonyms

cancer tumor virulence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "malignancy" in English means: The state or character of being malignant; the tendency to spread and become progressively worse., A malignant tumor or cancerous growth..

The phonetic transcription of "malignancy" is /məˈlɪɡ.nən.si/ in British English and /məˈlɪɡ.nən.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "malignancy": cancer, tumor, virulence.

Example usage of "malignancy": "The doctor fears the malignancy is spreading fast.". More examples on the page.