Cancer
/kˈænsər/
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Definition
(noun) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
Sentence Examples
Tiny particles in the air can cause cancer.
Smokers are far more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers are.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Early detection of ____ can lead to a much better chance of a cure.