Cancer in Portuguese
Cancer in Portuguese is canceriano, Câncer, Caranguejo — Cancer means a disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
Cancer in Portuguese
canceriano
Someone with a Cancer star sign.
Câncer
Caranguejo
câncer
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
cancro
(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 Portuguese?
"Cancer" in Portuguese is canceriano, Câncer, Caranguejo. 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 Portuguese, "Cancer" is canceriano, Câncer, Caranguejo.
Are there other ways to say "Cancer" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "Cancer": canceriano, Câncer, Caranguejo, câncer, cancro.
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