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    Cáncer (en. Cancer)

    /ˈkanθeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A disease that originates in the body's cells, in which these grow and divide uncontrollably.
    Breast cancer is one of the most common among women.
    El cáncer de mama es uno de los más comunes entre las mujeres.
    A medical condition that includes many types and affects different parts of the body.
    Treatments for cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
    Los tratamientos para el cáncer pueden incluir cirugía, quimioterapia y radioterapia.
    An illness that can be fatal if not treated in time.
    Early diagnosis of cancer can increase survival chances.
    El diagnóstico temprano del cáncer puede aumentar las posibilidades de supervivencia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cancer', which means 'crab', referring to the way cancer cells invade tissues.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fight against cancer
    Striving to overcome the disease.
    luchar contra el cáncer
    cancer diagnosis
    Identification of the disease through medical examinations.
    diagnóstico de cáncer
    cancer prevention
    Strategies to prevent the onset of the disease.
    prevención del cáncer

    Related Words

    chemotherapy
    Treatment that uses chemical substances to eliminate cancer cells.
    quimioterapia
    radiation therapy
    Use of radiation to treat cancer.
    radioterapia
    oncology
    A branch of medicine that studies and treats cancer.
    oncología

    Slang Meanings

    Cancer in advanced stage.
    The doctor said his cancer was in the terminal stage.
    El médico dijo que su cáncer estaba en etapa terminal.
    Cancer in popular culture.
    'Stomach cancer' is often mentioned in horror movies.
    El 'cáncer de estómago' se menciona a menudo en películas de miedo.