Càncer — meaning in English

English meaning

• cancer noun A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.

Senses

Càncer is used for these senses in English:

• Cancer Someone with a Cancer star sign.
• cancer (medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

cancer — full definition

1. noun A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
2. noun Figuratively, something harmful that spreads and worsens unchecked.
3. noun The zodiac sign of the crab, covering birthdays from late June to late July.

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