Cancerated

/ˈkænsəreɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Affected by or having developed cancer; in a cancerous state.

Etymology

From cancerate (to develop cancer) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix).

Kelly Says

When tissue becomes cancerated, it undergoes uncontrolled cellular division—the cells forget their job and multiply endlessly, creating the disease's hallmark chaos.

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