cancer

Definition

• n. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
• n. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
• n. a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
• n. the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

Word forms

Plural

cancers

Example sentences

1. n.

   My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer last year, and we have been supporting her through treatment.

2. 医

   Many researchers are working hard to find a cure for cancer.