Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cancer
noun
/ˈkæn.sər/
Definition
Cancer is a disease caused by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body.
Examples
- She was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.
- The research focuses on finding new treatments for skin cancer.
- Living a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of cancer.
Meaning
The term ‘cancer’ broadly refers to a collection of related diseases that can affect any part of the body, leading to serious health conditions.
Synonyms
- malignancy
- tumor
- neoplasm
