cancer

• Eine Krankheit, die durch unkontrolliertes Wachstum und Ausbreitung abnormaler Zellen im Körper gekennzeichnet ist und verschiedene Organe und Gewebe befallen kann.

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body, which can affect various organs and tissues.

1. B1formalmedical

   A disease caused by uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body.

   Krebs

   • She was diagnosed with lung cancer last year.
   • Early detection of cancer can save lives.
   • The doctor explained the treatment options for cancer.

   Synonymemalignancy

2. Harmful spreadC1formal

   Something that spreads destructively or corrupts from within.

   Krebsgeschwür (im übertragenen Sinne)

   • Corruption is a cancer in our society.
   • The unchecked growth of the company became a cancer to its culture.
   • Gossip can be a cancer in a workplace.

   Synonymeblightcankermalignancypestilenceplaguescourge