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Cancerous

usgb/ˈkænsərəs/Volume
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Medical ContextPlay
Use 'cancerous' to describe anything that physically relates to the disease, typically in medical or scientific settings. SlideThe biopsy confirmed that the lesion was cancerous.
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Not Always DeadlyPlay
'Cancerous' doesn't always mean fatal; some cancerous cells can be treated or removed. SlideShe underwent surgery to remove a cancerous mole.
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Emotional WeightPlay
The term can evoke fear or concern; be sensitive when using it in personal conversations. SlideThe family discussed the cancerous diagnosis with care.