cancerous

Word parts

cancer + -ous

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkænsərəs/

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Adjective

Positive cancerous

Comparative more cancerous

Superlative most cancerous

1. If something is cancerous, it is related to or is affected by cancer.

   He underwent a 15-hour long surgery to remove his cancerous kidney.