malignant

US: /məˈɫɪɡnənt/
UK: /məlˈɪɡnənt/


English Vietnamese dictionary


malignant /mə'lignənt/
  • tính từ
    • thích làm điều ác, có ác tâm; hiểm; độc ác
    • (y học) ác tính
      • malignant fever: sốt ác tính

Advanced English dictionary


+ adjective
1 (of a TUMOUR or disease) that cannot be controlled and is likely to cause death: malignant cells
Compare: BENIGN
2 (formal) having or showing a strong desire to harm sb

Thesaurus dictionary


adj.
1 virulent, pernicious, deadly, fatal, toxic, poisonous, harmful, life-threatening:
The tumour proved to be malignant.
2 malign, malevolent, evil, malicious, pernicious, vicious, invidious, spiteful, bitter, hateful, venomous:
The exposé was full of malignant insinuations.

Concise English dictionary


mə'lɪgnənt
adj.
+dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)