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The definition of cancer
3 Definitions of: cancer
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- noun, any type of malignant growth or tumour, caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division: it may spread through the lymphatic system or blood stream to other parts of the body
- noun, the condition resulting from this
- noun, an evil influence that spreads dangerously ▷ See also carcino-
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| Synonyms: | evil, growth, tumour, carcinoma (Pathology), malignancy, corruption, rot, sickness, blight, pestilence | And more... |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of cancer