ETYM Latin malignans, -antis, p. pr. of malignare, malignari, to do or make maliciously. Related to Malign, Benignant.r />
(Pathology) Characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor).
Term used to describe a cancerous growth. It is also applied to any condition that could kill if untreated (as in malignant hypertension).
Bösartig, bes. in der Medizin. (lat.) medizin. Ausdruck für bösartig (v.a. von Tumoren), Gegensatz: benigne.