Preceding the formation of any neoplasm, benign or malignant; a preneoplastic condition is not always precancerous, although the term is frequently used erroneously in that sense. ... Origin: pre-+ G. Neos, new, + plastikos, formative ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: prē′nē-ō-plas′tik Definitions: 1. Preceding the formation of any neoplasm, benign or malignant; a preneoplastic condition is not always precancerous, although the term is frequently used erroneously in that sense.
preneoplastic Preceding the development of a tumor.