Preneoplastic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009394",
  "term": "Preneoplastic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a condition or lesion that precedes the development of a malignant neoplasm but is not yet cancerous itself. These cellular changes exhibit some characteristics of malignancy, such as altered growth patterns, but lack the invasive properties of true cancer. Examples include certain types of dysplasia or adenomas.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1289 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/preneoplastic/"
}