Definition:
Cancerous or able to metastasize (spread).
Pronunciation: muh-LIG-nant • (adjective)
Also Known As: Metastatic
Examples: John learned he had a malignant tumor after it spread to his liver.
Malignant
By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Updated: June 19, 2008
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