Cancerous
Cancerous adjective - Relating to or affected with cancer.
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Synonyms for Cancerous
Hostile and cancerous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hostile" instead an adjective "Cancerous".
Nearby Word: cancer
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- Experimental therapies showing promise include engineered nanobodies which attach specifically to cancerous cells and either deliver apoptosis-inducing chemicals without harming the healthy tissue or simply allow the body's immune system to recognize cancer as a hostile entity.
Source: Cure for Cancer
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