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(medicine, dated) A hypothetical diathesis or tendency toward the formation of cancer.

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cancerism

Source Word

cancerism

Noun

dated uncountable

(medicine, dated) A hypothetical diathesis or tendency toward the formation of cancer.

Japanese Meaning

がん発生に向かう傾向、またはその仮説的因子

Although largely outdated, the physician suspected a cancerism in the patient's family history and recommended regular screenings.

古く廃れた用語だが、医師は患者の家族歴に発癌傾向を疑い、定期的な検診を勧めた。

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(medicine, dated) A hypothetical diathesis or tendency toward the formation of cancer.