cancerous

• Qui se rapporte au cancer ou qui en est atteint ; qui présente les caractéristiques d'une tumeur maligne.

Relating to or affected by cancer; having the characteristics of a malignant tumor.

1. Relating to cancerB2formalmedical

   Describing cells or growths that are affected by cancer, a disease where abnormal cells divide uncontrollably.

   cancéreux (relatif au cancer)

   • The biopsy revealed that the tumor was cancerous.
   • Doctors removed the cancerous tissue during surgery.
   • Early detection of cancerous cells can improve treatment outcomes.

   Synonymesmalignantneoplastic

   Antonymesbenignhealthynormal

2. Spreading destructivelyC1formal

   Describing something harmful that grows and spreads in a destructive way, similar to a disease.

   cancéreux (sens figuré)

   • Corruption in the government is a cancerous problem that affects the entire system.
   • The spread of misinformation can be cancerous to a democratic society.
   • His jealousy grew into a cancerous obsession that ruined his relationships.

   Synonymescorrosivedestructiveinvasivemalignantnoxiousperniciouspestilentvirulent