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Malignant tumor

noun

A tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body. Synonyms: malignant neoplasm, metastatic tumor.

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... that was lined with tiredness and resignation. A year ago, when Dan had seen him last, he had looked a young 60, closer to 45; now he looked an old, old 61. How much of this was the cancer Dan didn't know. The pathologist had said: "Not a very malignant tumor right now, but you can never tell when it'll blow up. He'd better be scheduled at the Center, if ...

— Martyr • Alan Edward Nourse

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