cancer

• Maladie caractérisée par une croissance et une propagation incontrôlées de cellules anormales dans l'organisme, pouvant affecter divers organes et tissus.

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.

   cancer

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

   Synonymesmalignancy

2. Harmful spreadC1formal

   Something that spreads destructively or corrupts from within.

   Fléau destructeur

   • 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.

   Synonymesblightcankermalignancypestilenceplaguescourge