HealthAugust 18, 2026

malignancies

muh-LIG-nun-seez

Definition

Diseases characterized by the presence of cancerous cells that can invade surrounding tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'malignans,' meaning 'acting maliciously,' which evolved through Old French to describe harmful or virulent conditions in medical contexts.

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