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Cancerous for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: 'kænsɝrʌs

What does Cancerous really mean?

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Hey there! So, "cancerous" is a word we use to talk about something that is related to cancer. You know what cancer is, right? It's a really serious disease where the body's cells start growing out of control and they can spread to other parts of the body. So, when we say something is "cancerous," we mean that it has the characteristics of cancer.

For example, if a doctor finds a lump in someone's body and they think it might be cancerous, it means they're worried that it could be related to cancer. Or if they look at a cell under a microscope and they see that it's cancerous, it means it has the same abnormal behaviors as cancer cells.

So, "cancerous" is used to describe something that is connected to cancer or behaves like cancer. It's a word we use to talk about things that are really serious and can be harmful to the body. Does that make sense? Let me know if you have any other questions!

Revised and Fact checked by Robert Taylor on 2023-11-13 21:44:10

Cancerous In a sentece

Learn how to use Cancerous inside a sentece

  • The doctor found a cancerous tumor in the patient's lung.
  • The biopsy showed that the cells were cancerous and needed to be removed.
  • Exposure to the sun for long periods of time can lead to cancerous growths on the skin.
  • Smoking can increase the risk of developing cancerous cells in the lungs.
  • The cancerous cells had spread to other parts of the body, making treatment more difficult.

Cancerous Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

malign malign malignant malignant