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Definition of Precancerous
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Precancerous: Pertaining to something that is not yet overtly cancerous, but appears to be on its way to becoming a cancer. Synonymous with premalignant.
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