Definition of malignancy

malignancynoun

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/məˈlɪɡnənsi//məˈlɪɡnənsi/

"Malignancy" stems from the Latin "malignus," meaning "evil, harmful." This word itself combines "malus" (bad) and "genus" (kind, birth). Therefore, "malignancy" originally referred to something inherently bad or harmful in nature. This evolved to describe a disease characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread, reflecting its destructive and ultimately fatal nature.

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a malignant mass of tissue in the body

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Example:
  • Heavy alcohol consumption causes increased blood pressure and malignancies.

    Uống nhiều rượu gây tăng huyết áp và các bệnh ác tính.

Related words and phrases

the state of being malignant

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