The quality of being malign or malevolent; intense ill will or hatred. The malignancy in his voice was evident as he spoke about his rival.
A cancerous growth or tumor that is characterized by uncontrolled and invasive growth. The doctor explained that the biopsy confirmed the presence of a malignancy in the patient's lung.
The condition or property of being malignant, especially of cells or diseases that exhibit uncontrolled growth and the potential to spread. Early detection of malignancy can greatly improve a patient's prognosis.