Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cancro
noun
/’kɒnkrəʊ/
Definition
A term used primarily in Portuguese referring to cancer, particularly in the context of a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
Examples
- O cancro de mama é uma das formas mais comuns de câncer entre as mulheres.
- Hoje, a pesquisa sobre o cancro avança a passos largos.
Meaning
Cancro is a broad term that encompasses various types of cancer affecting different parts of the body. It can refer to both malignant tumors and the overall disease process.
Synonyms
- neoplasia
- tumor
- carcinoma