kankergezwel

Definitions of kankergezwel
  1. noun
    any malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue; one of the four major types of cancer
    synonyms: carcinoom
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    types:
    longcarcinoom, longkanker
    carcinoma of the lungs; one of the commonest forms of cancer
    huidkanker
    a malignant neoplasm of the skin
    melanoom, pigmentkanker
    any of several malignant neoplasms (usually of the skin) consisting of melanocytes
    type of:
    K, carcinoom, kanker
    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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