Cancer in German
Cancer in German is Krebs — Cancer means a disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
Cancer in German
Krebs
Krebs
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
What does "Cancer" mean?
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noun A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
"Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer."
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noun Figuratively, something harmful that spreads and worsens unchecked.
"Corruption became a cancer within the organisation."
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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 German?
"Cancer" in German is Krebs. 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 German, "Cancer" is Krebs.
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