Pronunciation

/kænsər/

Definitions

Noun

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells within the body. These cells can form tumors and invade nearby tissues, often disrupting normal bodily functions and leading to various symptoms and complications.

Verb (informal)

To refer to a person or thing with the disease cancer, or to describe the process of developing or having cancer.

Adjective

Cancerous or carcinogenic describes something that causes or is associated with cancer.

Phrases

• “Diagnosed with cancer”
• “Living with cancer”
• “Cancer survivor”
• “Cancer research”
• “Preventative measures against cancer”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.”
• Verb: “The doctor explained the stages of his patient’s lung cancer to the family.”
• Adjective: “The air pollution is known to be carcinogenic.”

Synonyms (Noun)

• Tumor
• Malignancy
• Illness
• Malady
• Disease

Synonyms (Verb)

• Develop
• Contract
• Suffer from
• Be diagnosed with
• Have

Synonyms (Adjective)

-恶性 (mèng xìng) - malignant

• Carcinogenic
• Oncogenic
• Cancer-causing