cancrine

/kæŋkrɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of cancer

“The cancrine cells in the patient’s body required immediate treatment.”

2. noun

a person or animal with cancer

“The cancrine patient underwent chemotherapy to combat the disease.”

Synonyms

  • carcinogenic
  • malignant

Antonyms

  • benign
  • noncancerous