cáncer
Del latín 'cancer', que significa 'cangrejo'.
NOUN
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cancer
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tumor
technical
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malignancy
medical
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neoplasm
technical
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cancerous condition
untranslatable
(This phrase captures the broader implications of câncer, as it can refer to various types of cancer.)
Antonyms
salud
A serious disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body, often forming a tumor. It can also refer more broadly to the cancerous condition itself, encompassing various types and stages of the illness.
sustantivo irregular
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- La investigación sobre el cáncer ha avanzado mucho en las últimas décadas. — Research on cancer has advanced a lot in recent decades.
- Muchos tipos de cáncer pueden ser tratados eficazmente si se detectan a tiempo. — Many types of cancer can be treated effectively if detected early.