How Do You Spell CANCER?

Pronunciation: [kˈansə] (IPA)

The word "cancer" is spelled with a "c" and "a" in the beginning and an "e" and "r" at the end. The sounds of the word are represented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ˈkænsər/. The "c" at the beginning makes a "k" sound and the "a" makes an "æ" sound. The "n" in the middle is pronounced as "n" and the "e" and "r" at the end make the sounds "ər" as in "her". The word refers to a group of diseases characterized by abnormal cell growth.

CANCER Meaning and Definition

  1. Cancer is a complex disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells in the body. It is a term used to describe a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. These abnormal cells, called cancer cells, have the ability to invade and destroy healthy tissues and organs, leading to serious health problems.

    The development of cancer is often a multifactorial process involving genetic mutations that alter the normal regulation of cell growth and division. These mutations can be inherited from one's parents or acquired throughout life due to exposure to various risk factors, such as tobacco smoke, radiation, certain chemicals, or certain infections.

    Cancer can manifest in various ways, and the severity and prognosis depend on the type and stage of the disease. Common symptoms of cancer may include unexplained weight loss, fatigue, pain, changes in the skin, abnormal bleeding, and persistent coughing or hoarseness.

    Treatment for cancer may involve a multidisciplinary approach, combining surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, or hormone therapy, depending on the specific type and stage of cancer. The goal of treatment is to remove or destroy the cancer cells and prevent their spread to other parts of the body, with the aim of achieving remission or improving the quality of life for the patient.

    Regular screening, adopting a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding known risk factors play a crucial role in preventing certain types of cancer and reducing the overall burden of the disease.

  2. 1. Any malignant neoplasm. 2. Specifically, carcinoma as distinguished from sarcoma.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. A spreading sore on the body or in some internal part, very painful and very fatal; a crab; one of the signs of the zodiac.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CANCER

The word "cancer" originates from the Latin word "cancer", which means "crab". The term was used to describe the disease due to the similarity of its swollen veins to the limbs of a crab. The ancients believed that cancer resembled a crab hiding inside the body, gradually consuming it. Consequently, the word "cancer" came to be associated with the disease we now refer to as cancer.

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Plural form of CANCER is CANCERS

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