cancer
can-cer
noun
The fourth astrological sign, represented by a crab, for people born June 21–July 22.
"She is a Cancer, born in early July."
noun
A serious illness where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, destroying body tissue.
"Early detection of cancer can save lives."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: Crab, malignant neoplastic disease, Cancer the Crab, genus Cancer