Cancer

usgb/ˈkænsər/
noun

A severe disease caused by abnormal growth of cells in the body.

She is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Visual representation of "cancer" - A severe disease caused by abnormal growth of cells in the body.

Often appears as...

  • breast cancer
  • prostate cancer
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Serious Illness

Cancer is often discussed in serious contexts, especially concerning health.

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During her speech, she shared her family's battle with cancer.
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Medical Vocabulary

Cancer is frequently used with medical terms like 'chemotherapy', 'radiation therapy', or 'malignant'.

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The doctor explained the benefits of chemotherapy for fighting cancer.
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Metaphoric Usage

Sometimes 'cancer' is used metaphorically to describe something harmful spreading unchecked.

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He referred to the growing pollution as a cancer on the environment.
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