Malignant Neoplastic Disease (Noun)
Meaning
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained to the patient that she had been diagnosed with malignant neoplastic disease in her breast, and it had already metastasized to her lymph nodes.
- Malignant neoplastic disease is the leading cause of death from cancer worldwide, accounting for millions of fatalities each year.
- Although rare, some forms of skin cancer are a type of malignant neoplastic disease that can be aggressive and deadly if not treated promptly.
- The medical researcher studied various cases of malignant neoplastic disease to identify common factors that contributed to their development and spread.
- Early detection and treatment of malignant neoplastic disease significantly increases the chances of patient survival and recovery from what is often a debilitating and fatal disease.