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Precancerous vs Dysplasia - What's the difference?

precancerous | dysplasia |

As a adjective precancerous

is (oncology) of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer.

As a noun dysplasia is

(pathology) abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.

precancerous

English

Alternative forms

* pre-cancerous

Adjective

(-)
  • (oncology) Of or pertaining to growth that is likely to develop into cancer.

    • Synonyms

    * premalignant

    dysplasia

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (pathology) Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.

    • Related terms

    * dysplastic