1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant hypertension. 2. In regard to a tumor, having the properties of a malignancy that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and that may spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The word malignant comes the Latin combination of "mal" meaning "bad" and &qu [..]

Cancerous. Malignant cells can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

antonym benign

Something that becomes worse or life threatening as it spreads

Harmful and potentially fatal

Having the properties of dysplasia, invasion, and metastasis.

Cancerous cells, also called a tumor, able to grow into surrounding tissue, spread to other parts of the body and destroy normal cells. Malignant is also less commonly used to describe other medical c [..]

of tumours, having the properties of anaplasia, invasiveness and metastasis.

1560s, in reference to diseases, from Middle French malignant and directly from Late Latin malignantem (nominative malignans) "acting from malice," present participle of malignare "inju [..]

Cancerous.

Cancerous. Malignant tumors can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Refers to cells or tumors growing in an uncontrolled fashion. Such growths may spread to and disrupt nearby normal tissue, or reach distant sites via the bloodstream. By definition, cancers are always [..]

deadly, harmful, very infectious, spreading or recurring.

adj. Evil in nature or tending to do great harm or mischief.

A tumour that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. (See also Wikipedia definition)

resistant to treatment; occurring in severe form, and frequently fatal; tending to become worse and leading to an ingravescent course.

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a cancerous growth that may destroy nearby normal tissue and spread to other parts of the body

having the ability to spread and move throughout the body

Cancerous. Malignant tumors can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

cancerous

expected to grow and get much worse (especially related to cancerous cells)

(adj) dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

  Cancerous.

Cancerous.

Cancerous (see Cancer).

A tumour is malignant if it is able to invade tissue other than where it originally grew (the primary site). Malignant tumours may spread (metastasise) to nearby tissues, or via the blood stream to ot [..]

Describes a tumour or growth that is cancerous. If a tumour is malignant it grows uncontrollably and can travel to other parts of the body

Cancerous, where the tumour grows uncontrollably and may spread.

This is a word to describe a tumor that shows signs of cancer. It can grow and spread in the body. See also "Metastatic (metastasize.)"

Definition: (ma-LIG-nant) Cancerous. A growth with a tendency to invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Compare to benign.

This refers to a tumour, that has the ability to spread and is usually characterised by uncontrolled growth, invasion and possible metastases. CAD can help detect these types of lesions.

Referring to a tumor or tumor cells that can invade surrounding normal tissue and/or undergo metastasis. See also benign.

Adjective describing cells in a cancerous growth. See tumour.

Very dangerous or virulent, causing or likely to cause death.

cancerous.

Threatening to health or life, such as a malignant disease. Malignant may also refer to the uncontrolled, invasive growth of cells, such as in a malignant tumor.

A process that invades nearby tissues. Usually synonymous with cancer, a tumour that grows rapidly and spreads to other areas.

In cancer, uncontrolled growth. Invasive cells that have the potential to spread elsewhere in the body.

Cancerous. Manx:

Cancerous; a tumor that invades other nearby tissues or spreads throughout the body.

Cancerous cells able to grow into surrounding tissue, spread to other parts of the body and destroy normal cells.

cancerous.

Cancerous. Malignant tumors can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

   Tending to get worse and result in death, as in a malignant tumor.

highly injurious, virulent, and threatening to life

Cancerous. Malignant cells can spread (metastasise) and can eventually cause death if not treated.

 Harmful. Used to describe tumours that are more likely to grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body. The opposite of benign.

 Cancerous, something that grows uncontrollably and can travel to other parts of the body

 Cancerous; a growth with a tendency to invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Invasive, capable of metastasis.

Having the properties of cancerous growth.

A condition of a tumour in which it has escaped normal growth regulation and has demonstrated the ability to invade local or distant structures, thereby disturbing the normal architecture or functiona [..]

cancerous tumors or cells. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs.

 Refers to abnormal cell activity manifested by decreased control over growth and function, causing tumor growth or spread into surrounding tissue and adverse effects to the host.

a cancerous condition; the abnormal growth of cells.Microbial

Malignant means cancerous. It is the opposite of benign.

Cancerous, as when cells have the capacity to grow outside of the place they began and spread to other parts of the body by direct growth, bloodstream, or the lymphatic system. May require an operatio [..]

 A term used to describe a cancerous tumor.

Cancer. Malignant cells can spread (metastasise) and eventually cause death if they cannot be treated.

Tending to deteriorate, infiltrate, metastasize and terminate fatally.

Cancerous. Malignant tumors can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Malignant refers to malignancy, the tendency of a medical condition to become progressively worse. Malignant may also refer to: Malignant (2013 film), an American horror film directed by Brian Avenet [..]