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cancer

/ˈkænsər/

A very serious disease where cells in the body grow in a way that is not healthy or normal. It can spread to different parts of the body and usually requires treatment from a doctor.

例文

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The doctor said my grandfather has cancer.

The doctor said my grandfather has cancer.

2

Early detection of cancer is very important for a successful recovery.

Early detection of cancer is very important for a successful recovery.

3

I'm really sorry to hear about your aunt's cancer.

I'm really sorry to hear about your aunt's cancer.

語族

名詞
cancer
形容詞
cancerous
関連
carcinogen
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the zodiac sign Cancer, which is a crab. The word comes from the Latin word for crab because the veins of a tumor look like a crab's legs.

クイックテスト

The scientist is working hard to find a cure for ___.

正解!

正解は: cancer

例文

1

The doctor said my grandfather has cancer.

everyday

The doctor said my grandfather has cancer.

2

Early detection of cancer is very important for a successful recovery.

formal

Early detection of cancer is very important for a successful recovery.

3

I'm really sorry to hear about your aunt's cancer.

informal

I'm really sorry to hear about your aunt's cancer.

4

Cancer research focuses on finding new ways to treat the disease.

academic

Cancer research focuses on finding new ways to treat the disease.

5

Our company is raising money for a local cancer charity.

business

Our company is raising money for a local cancer charity.

語族

名詞
cancer
形容詞
cancerous
関連
carcinogen

よく使う組み合わせ

cancer treatment cancer treatment
lung cancer lung cancer
fight cancer fight cancer
cancer research cancer research
cancer survivor cancer survivor

よく使うフレーズ

the fight against cancer

the fight against cancer

beat cancer

beat cancer

cancer screening

cancer screening

よく混同される語

cancer vs tumor

A tumor is a physical lump or growth, while cancer is the name of the disease that causes harmful growth.

cancer vs canker

A canker is a small, painful sore in the mouth, while cancer is a life-threatening systemic disease.

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使い方のコツ

Cancer can be used as an uncountable noun when talking about the disease generally, or a countable noun when referring to specific types (e.g., skin cancers).

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よくある間違い

Learners often add 'the' before cancer, but it is usually used without an article when talking about the disease (e.g., say 'he has cancer' not 'he has the cancer').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the zodiac sign Cancer, which is a crab. The word comes from the Latin word for crab because the veins of a tumor look like a crab's legs.

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語源

From the Latin word 'cancer', meaning 'crab', used by ancient doctors to describe the shape of tumors.

文法パターン

uncountable noun countable for types of the disease often follows the verb 'to have'
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking cultures, cancer is a sensitive topic that is discussed with great empathy and care.

クイックテスト

The scientist is working hard to find a cure for ___.

正解!

正解は: cancer

Healthの関連語

nose

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The nose is the part of the face located above the mouth that you use for breathing and smelling. It contains nostrils which allow air to enter the respiratory system.

neck

A1

The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

A1

The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

A1

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

heart

A1

The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

cough

A1

A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

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