Malignancy

Pronunciation: /məˈlɪɡnənsiː/

Malignancy (noun)

  1. A serious disease where cells grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body.

Examples

  • A malignancy can affect various organs in the body.
  • A malignancy is a serious illness that can be dangerous.

Common collocations: diagnose a malignancy, treat a malignancy, detect a malignancy

Synonyms of Malignancy

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Malignancy

  • Refers to non-cancerous growths or conditions.