cancer

noun

can·cer ˈkan(t)-sər How to pronounce cancer (audio)

capitalized

: a northern zodiacal constellation between Gemini and Leo

b(1)

: the fourth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table

(2)

: one born under the sign of Cancer

I'm a Taurus, but my best friend is a Cancer.

[Latin, crab, cancer]

: a malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion and systemically by metastasis

: an abnormal bodily state marked by such tumors

: something evil or malignant that spreads destructively

the cancer of hidden resentment

Irish Digest

: an enlarged tumorlike plant growth (such as that of crown gall)

: a plant disease marked by such growths

cancerous

ˈkan(t)s-rəs How to pronounce cancer (audio)

ˈkan(t)-sə-

adjective

cancerously adverb

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The Latin word cancer, meaning “crab,” was also given as a name to several diseases. One of the diseases was the abnormal, spreading mass of tissue we call a tumor. A possible explanation for this extended use of cancer is that the Romans thought some tumors looked like many-legged crabs. A French descendant of this Latin word was borrowed into English as canker. It is now applied to several plant and animal disorders. In the 14th century the Latin word cancer in the sense of “tumor” was borrowed directly into English, giving us our modern spelling and sense.

Example Sentences

He was diagnosed with cancer. She learned that she has cancer. Eating certain foods may help reduce the risk of cancer. Advanced cancers are more difficult to treat. I'm a Taurus, but my best friend is a Cancer.

Recent Examples on the Web Gary Reichard was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2016.

John Zenor, Chron, 18 Sep. 2022 But this year, one of them has just been diagnosed with cancer.

Rodney Ho, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 In July 2020, their family mourned the death of Ella's mother Kelly Preston who died at 57, two years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 Mary Corey, a Maryland native who passed away in 2013 after a long battle with breast cancer, started her career at The Sun as a college intern.

Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 This is his ninth year as head pro at Gannon Municipal Golf Course in Lynn, and first with pancreatic cancer.

Steve Marantz, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 In fact, nearly 18,000 people under the age of 50 will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year in the US.

Maggie O'neill, SELF, 14 Sep. 2022 The litigation, which ultimately included more than thirty-eight thousand women with ovarian cancer, was assigned to Judge Freda Wolfson.

Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 In a touching moment captured on video, Miles and Clayton's dad, Eric, mentioned to Tellez that the boys were mourning the loss of their mother, Elizabeth, who lost her battle with cancer in April at age 40.

Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	cancer
释义	cancer noun can·cer ˈkan(t)-sər 1 capitalized a : a northern zodiacal constellation between Gemini and Leo b(1) : the fourth sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table (2) : one born under the sign of Cancer I'm a Taurus, but my best friend is a Cancer. 2 [Latin, crab, cancer] a : a malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion and systemically by metastasis b : an abnormal bodily state marked by such tumors 3 : something evil or malignant that spreads destructively the cancer of hidden resentment Irish Digest 4 a : an enlarged tumorlike plant growth (such as that of crown gall) b : a plant disease marked by such growths cancerous ˈkan(t)s-rəs ˈkan(t)-sə- adjective cancerously adverb Did you know? The Latin word cancer, meaning “crab,” was also given as a name to several diseases. One of the diseases was the abnormal, spreading mass of tissue we call a tumor. A possible explanation for this extended use of cancer is that the Romans thought some tumors looked like many-legged crabs. A French descendant of this Latin word was borrowed into English as canker. It is now applied to several plant and animal disorders. In the 14th century the Latin word cancer in the sense of “tumor” was borrowed directly into English, giving us our modern spelling and sense. Example Sentences He was diagnosed with cancer. She learned that she has cancer. Eating certain foods may help reduce the risk of cancer. Advanced cancers are more difficult to treat. I'm a Taurus, but my best friend is a Cancer. Recent Examples on the Web Gary Reichard was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2016. John Zenor, Chron, 18 Sep. 2022 But this year, one of them has just been diagnosed with cancer. Rodney Ho, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 In July 2020, their family mourned the death of Ella's mother Kelly Preston who died at 57, two years after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 Mary Corey, a Maryland native who passed away in 2013 after a long battle with breast cancer, started her career at The Sun as a college intern. Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 This is his ninth year as head pro at Gannon Municipal Golf Course in Lynn, and first with pancreatic cancer. Steve Marantz, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 In fact, nearly 18,000 people under the age of 50 will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year in the US. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 14 Sep. 2022 The litigation, which ultimately included more than thirty-eight thousand women with ovarian cancer, was assigned to Judge Freda Wolfson. Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 In a touching moment captured on video, Miles and Clayton's dad, Eric, mentioned to Tellez that the boys were mourning the loss of their mother, Elizabeth, who lost her battle with cancer in April at age 40. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin (genitive Cancri), literally, crab; akin to Greek karkinos crab, cancer First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing cancer cancer stick small-cell lung cancer cancer stick small-cell lung cancer Kids Definition cancer noun can·cer ˈkan-sər : a serious sometimes deadly disease characterized by the growth of abnormal cells that form tumors which may damage or destroy normal body tissue Medical Definition cancer noun can·cer ˈkan(t)-sər 1 : a malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion and systemically by metastasis 2 : an abnormal state marked by a cancer cancer noun 1 as in disease Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disease virus contagion toxic poison toxin pesticide herbicide toxicant fungicide insecticide germicide venom bane microbicide Antonyms & Near Antonyms cure antidote antivenin antivenom mithridate panacea elixir cure-all See More 2 as in lymphoma Synonyms & Similar Words lymphoma melanoma carcinoma malignancy polyp tumor cyst neoplasm outgrowth wart tubercle growth excrescence lump excrescency 3 as in canker Synonyms & Similar Words canker decay rot squalor corruption fiendishness degeneracy pervertedness perversion malefaction scurrility badness indecency balefulness sinfulness vileness evil evilness devilry scurrilousness atrocity diabolism satanism bad depravity wickedness ill heinousness debauchery devilishness darkness iniquitousness deviltry depravedness enormity taboo abomination immorality atrociousness wrong villainy evildoing sin anathema iniquity tabu Antonyms & Near Antonyms right morality virtue good integrity goodness honesty decency goodness righteousness probity rectitude uprightness virtuousness See More
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cancer

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