Cancer

/kˈænsɐ/

/ˈkænsɝ/

Cancer

a serious disease caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in a part of the body that may spread to other parts

1.1

a spreading and dangerous thing that causes harm

type genus of the family Cancridae

the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22

3.1

a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini

3.2

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer

synonyms : Crab

Examples

1. Cancer kills thousands of people every year.

2. The department led the world in cancer research.

3. The event raised over £30 000 for cancer research.

4. A cure for lung cancer would save thousands of lives each year.