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VocabJLPT N1

malignant (cancer)

の-AdjectiveNoun

Definitions

1. malignant (cancer)
2. virulent

This adjective-noun describes something harmful, malignant, or dangerous in nature. It is frequently used in medical contexts, such as describing a malignant tumor, but can also describe a bad or harmful character or influence in general.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The doctor told me, "Even if it's malignant, treatment can keep it under control."

Sentence 2

So they really can't tell if it's malignant until the pathology results come back?

Sentence 3

Even after being discharged, the doctor told me to "watch out for recurrence of the malignancy."

Sentence 4

Is it true the test results show a possible malignancy?

Sentence 5

She looked anxious, wondering, "If it's malignant, will I lose my hair?"