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(noun) type genus of the family Cancridae |
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Synonyms: genus Cancer |
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Related Words: arthropod genus |
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(noun) the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from June 21 to July 22 |
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Synonyms: Cancer the Crab |
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Related Words: house, mansion, planetary house, sign, sign of the zodiac |
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(noun) a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini |
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Related Words: constellation |
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(noun) 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 |
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Related Words: cancer of the blood, carcinoma, leukaemia, leukemia, lymphoma, malignant neoplasm, malignant tumor, metastatic tumor, sarcoma |
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