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Cancer in Russian

Cancer in Russian is рак, Рак, злока́чественная о́пухоль — Cancer means a disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.

Cancer in Russian

рак
noun
Pronounced: rak
Someone with a Cancer star sign.
Рак
proper noun
Pronounced: Rak
рак
noun
Pronounced: rak
(medicine, oncology, disease) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
злока́чественная о́пухоль
noun
Pronounced: zlokachestvennaya opukhol
(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.
    "Regular check-ups can help doctors find cancer early, when it is easier to treat."
  2. noun Figuratively, something harmful that spreads and worsens unchecked.
    "Rumours can be a cancer in a small team, slowly destroying trust."
  3. noun The zodiac sign of the crab, covering birthdays from late June to late July.
    "My brother was born in early July, so he is a Cancer."
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Cancer in a sentence

  • Regular check-ups can help doctors find cancer early, when it is easier to treat.
  • Her grandmother is recovering from breast cancer.
  • Rumours can be a cancer in a small team, slowly destroying trust.
  • The editor said that online hatred had become a cancer in public debate.

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What is "Cancer" in Russian?
"Cancer" in Russian is рак, Рак, злока́чественная о́пухоль. Cancer means: A disease in which abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often forming tumours.
How do you pronounce рак?
"Cancer" in Russian is рак, pronounced "rak".
How do you use "Cancer" in a sentence?
Example: "Regular check-ups can help doctors find cancer early, when it is easier to treat." In Russian, "Cancer" is рак, Рак, злока́чественная о́пухоль.
Are there other ways to say "Cancer" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "Cancer": рак, Рак, злока́чественная о́пухоль.
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