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Cancer in Dutch

Cancer in Dutch is Kreeft, kanker — Cancer means a disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.

Cancer in Dutch

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

What does "Cancer" mean?

  1. noun A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
    "Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer."
  2. noun Figuratively, something harmful that spreads and worsens unchecked.
    "Corruption became a cancer within the organisation."
  3. noun The zodiac sign of the crab, covering birthdays from late June to late July.
    "As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive."
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Cancer in a sentence

  • Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer.
  • Researchers are developing new treatments for lung cancer.
  • Corruption became a cancer within the organisation.
  • As a Cancer, she is said to be nurturing and intuitive.

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What is "Cancer" in Dutch?

"Cancer" in Dutch is Kreeft, kanker. Cancer means: A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.

How do you use "Cancer" in a sentence?

Example: "Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer." In Dutch, "Cancer" is Kreeft, kanker.

Are there other ways to say "Cancer" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "Cancer": Kreeft, kanker.

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