Cancer (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
A small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The constellation Cancer is represented by the symbol, which resembles a crab.
- In the night sky, the constellation Cancer is situated between the constellations Leo and Gemini.
- The constellation Cancer is one of the twelve zodiacal constellations and is associated with the crab in Greek mythology.
- The bright star Tarf in the constellation Cancer is Arabic for "the end" or "the edge".
- The constellation Cancer is best visible in the northern hemisphere during the months of March and April.
Meaning 3
The fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 5
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.