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MALIGNANCY

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Malignancy.

Malignancy - as a noun

(medicine) a malignant state; progressive and resistant to treatment and tending to cause death

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malignance15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disease8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malignance15malignity15
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
benignancy18

Example Sentences

"The doctor ran tests to determine if the tumor was a benign growth or a malignancy."
"The oncologist recommended aggressive treatment for the detected malignancy."
"Early detection is crucial in successfully treating certain types of malignancy."
"The biopsy confirmed the presence of malignancy in the patient's lungs."
"Surgery was necessary to remove the malignancy from her breast."
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Word Game Points

Is MALIGNANCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, malignancy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MALIGNANCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is MALIGNANCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, malignancy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MALIGNANCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is MALIGNANCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, malignancy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MALIGNANCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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