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Cancer Definition & Meaning

cancer
noun
  1. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream
  2. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
  3. a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
  4. the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
  5. type genus of the family Cancridae

"Cancer" in song lyrics

See how cancer is used in real songs:

  • "No, I'm not a Cancer"
    Above the Law — Murder Rap
  • "but as we search for a cure for cancer"
    All Natural — Godspeed
  • "It's not an answer for life's cancer"
    The Ambassador — The Fall

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Frequently asked questions

What does cancer mean?
any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22 type genus of the family Cancridae
What part of speech is cancer?
Cancer is a noun.
How many definitions does cancer have?
Cancer has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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