Canker
/ˈkæŋkər/noun
A type of disease that attacks plants, causing parts of them to rot.
The apple tree has a canker, causing its fruits to fall prematurely.
Often appears as...
- canker disease
- apple canker
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Plant disease
Remember, 'canker' refers to plant diseases that cause decay, often visible on stems or branches.
The gardener explained that the canker would spread if we didn't prune the infected branches.
Pro Tip 2/3Not in animals
'Canker' is not used for diseases in animals or people, only plants.
She mistakenly called the dog's sore a canker, but that term is for plant diseases.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized term
Use 'canker' to sound more knowledgeable when discussing plant pathology or gardening.
During the workshop, we learned that apple canker is a common issue in cooler climates.
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afflictionblightdiseaseinfectionlesionpestilencesoreulcer
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