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.