cancer

/ˈkænsə(r)/

noun

rak

/rak/· rzeczownik

Definition

A serious disease caused by an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in a part of the body.

Examples

Many people are affected by cancer every year.

Wiele osób każdego roku choruje na raka.

Early detection of cancer is crucial for successful treatment.

Wczesne wykrycie raka jest kluczowe dla skutecznego leczenia.

Synonyms

malignancy carcinoma

Collocations

breast cancerlung cancerfight cancer

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