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CANCEROUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Cancerous.

Cancerous - as an adjective satellite

Relating to or affected with cancer

Example: "A cancerous growth"

Like a cancer; an evil that grows and spreads

Example: "Remorse was cancerous within him"

Cancerous - as an adjective

Relating to or affected with cancer.

Growing or spreading rapidly to the point of harm.

Extremely unpleasant; detestable.

Example Sentences

"He underwent surgery to remove the cancerous tumor from his lungs."
"Exposure to certain chemicals can lead to the development of cancerous cells."
"The doctor described the growth as benign and not cancerous."
"She received chemotherapy to treat the cancerous cells in her breast."
"The biopsy confirmed that the mole was cancerous."
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Word Game Points

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

CANCEROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CANCEROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cancerous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANCEROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CANCEROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cancerous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANCEROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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