precancerous
adjective
pre·can·cer·ous
(ˌ)prē-ˈkan(t)s-rəs 
-ˈkan(t)-sə-
: tending to become cancerous
a precancerous lesion
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Cancer-prevention researcher Jane Montealegre told AP the rise in uptake of the safe, effective HPV vaccine can be credited for the substantial drop in precancerous lesions.
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The survey found that 57 percent are unaware that these screenings can prevent colorectal cancer by removing precancerous polyps.
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One way to be screened is through a procedure called colonoscopy, where a physician examines your colon with a camera to look for precancerous polyps.
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Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
The survey found that 57 percent are unaware that these screenings can prevent colorectal cancer by removing precancerous polyps.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
One way to be screened is through a procedure called colonoscopy, where a physician examines your colon with a camera to look for precancerous polyps.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Actinic keratosis is a type of precancerous sun damage most common in older individuals.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2025
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precancerous
adjective
pre·can·cer·ous
-ˈkan(t)s-(ə-)rəs
: tending to become cancerous : premalignant
a precancerous lesion
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