0 (especially of cells) showing signs of developing into a cancer:
a precancerous growth
In addition, if precancerous cervical lesions occur in women in wealthy countries, treatment is readily available.
The sensitivity of colposcopy and/or biopsy to detect precancerous lesions was estimated to be 0.9 (10;33), and the specificity was assumed to be 1.0 (23;25).
It is vital that early diagnosis is made and any precancerous conditions recognised, and dental surgeons are uniquely placed and qualified to undertake that work.
It is uncommon and a possible indication of a precancerous or cancerous condition.
Biliary reflux may also be treated surgically, if medications are ineffective or if precancerous tissue is present in the esophagus.
The studies do indicate increased prevalence of pre-cancerous changes in the user's airways.
Studies have shown that the immune system even has the ability to prevent precancerous cells from growing and arbitrate the regression of established tumors.
The whole plant has also been shown to induce precancerous changes in rats.
