cancer
|can/cer|
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/ˈkænsər/
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/ˈkænsə/
uncontrolled growth
Etymology
'cancer' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cancer,' where 'cancer' meant 'crab' or 'tumor.'
'cancer' changed from the Old French word 'cancer' and eventually became the modern English word 'cancer'.
Initially, it meant 'crab' due to the crab-like spread of the disease, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a malignant tumor or disease.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Noun 2
a malignant growth or tumor resulting from the division of abnormal cells.
The cancer spread to other parts of his body.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35