cáncer

Definitions of cáncer
  1. noun
    the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
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    casa, casa planetaria, signo del zodiaco, signo del zodíaco
    (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
  2. noun
    a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
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    constelación
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
  3. noun
    an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth)
    synonyms: cancro, llaga, úlcera
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    llaga, ulceración, úlcera
    a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
  4. noun
    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
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    carcinoma
    any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
    leucemia
    malignant neoplasm of blood-forming tissues; characterized by abnormal proliferation of leukocytes; one of the four major types of cancer
    sarcoma
    a usually malignant tumor arising from connective tissue (bone or muscle etc.); one of the four major types of cancer
    adenocarcinoma
    malignant tumor originating in glandular epithelium
    cáncer de pulmón
    carcinoma of the lungs; one of the commonest forms of cancer
    cáncer de piel
    a malignant neoplasm of the skin
    type of:
    tumor maligno
    a tumor that is malignant and tends to spread to other parts of the body
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