Malignant
Pronunciation: /məˈlɪɡnənt/
Malignant (adjective)
- Describes a serious disease that can grow and spread in the body.
- Having a strong desire to cause harm or suffering to others.
Examples
- The tumor was found to be malignant.
- Doctors discovered a malignant growth in the patient's lung.
Common collocations: malignant tumor, malignant cells, malignant disease, malignant intent, malignant influence