English / word
cancer
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a serious disease in which abnormal cells grow in the body
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
In context
01
Early tests can help find cancer sooner.
02
The health campaign explains cancer prevention.
Synonyms
illness,malignant disease,tumor disease
Antonyms
health,wellness
Collocations
cancer treatment,cancer patient,lung cancer