English · Body & Health
cancer
/ˈkæn.sər/
[/ˈkæn.sər/]
abnormal cell growth
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A serious disease in which abnormal cells grow and spread in the body.
Example
Early detection greatly improves the chances of treating many forms of cancer.
Early detection greatly improves the chances of treating many forms of cancer.
Etymology
From Latin 'cancer', meaning crab.
How & Where It’s Used
A leading cause of death and a major focus of medical research.