Is a malignant tumor cancerous

Answer 1

Yes, a malignant tumor is cancerous. The term "malignant" is used in medical terminology to describe tumors or growths that are cancerous in nature. Malignant tumors are characterized by uncontrolled and abnormal cell growth, and they have the potential to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis. This ability to invade and metastasize distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors, which do not invade nearby tissues and are typically noncancerous.

Answer 2

Yes, cancers are, by definition, malignant tumours. So a malignant tumour is a cancer, a cancer is a malignant tumour.

All malignant tumours are cancer, but not all tumours are malignant. Tumour can either be malignant (=cancer) or bening.

Answer 3

If the word refers to a tumour, then yes, the tumour is cancerous.

Answer 4

A malignant tumor is a cancerous tumor. A benign tumor is one that isn't harmful to the person that has the tumor.

Answer 5

No, cancer can be malignant or benign. If a doctor had just told you that you had cancer, it is likely he or she will need to do further tests to see what kind of cancer it is exactly.

Answer 6

If you are talking about cancer, essentially yes. Malignant means the cells are spreading to other parts of the body. (Bad.) While benign means it is contained in one area. (Less bad.)

Answer 7

malignancy means changing, and is indicative of cancerous cells. usually yes.