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carceral

IPA: /ˈkɑːrsərəl/

KK: /kɑrˈsɛrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or associated with prisons or the prison system.

Example: The carceral system often faces criticism for its treatment of inmates.

carcinogen

IPA: //kɑːrˈsɪnədʒən//

KK: /kɑrˈsɪnədʒən/

noun

Definition: A substance or agent that can cause cancer in living tissue.

Example: Asbestos is known to be a carcinogen that can lead to lung cancer.

carcinogenesis

IPA: /ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

KK: /kɑrˌsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process by which normal cells transform into cancer cells.

Example: Research is ongoing to understand the mechanisms of carcinogenesis.

carcinogenic

IPA: //ˌkɑːrsɪˈnədʒɛnɪk//

KK: /kɑrˌsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Causing or likely to cause cancer.

Example: Some chemicals are known to be carcinogenic and should be handled with care.

carcinogenicity

IPA: /ˌkɑːrsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪsɪti/

KK: /kɑrˌsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of causing cancer.

Example: The carcinogenicity of certain chemicals is a major concern for public health.

carcinoid

IPA: /ˈkɑːrsɪnɔɪd/

KK: /ˈkɑr.sɪ.nɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A small tumor that typically occurs in the digestive system and can produce hormones like serotonin.

Example: The doctor explained that the carcinoid was causing the patient's unusual symptoms.

carcinoma

IPA: /kɑːrˈsɪnəʊmə/

KK: /kɑrˈsɪnəˌmə/

noun

Definition: A type of cancer that starts in the cells of the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. It can spread to other parts of the body.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with carcinoma after the biopsy results came back.

carcinomatosis

IPA: /ˌkɑːrsɪnəˈmoʊtəʊsɪs/

KK: /kɑrˌsɪnəˈmoʊtəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where cancerous tumors spread to various parts of the body from a primary site.

Example: The patient was diagnosed with carcinomatosis after the cancer had spread extensively.

carcinomatous

IPA: /ˌkɑːrsɪˈnɑːmətəs/

KK: /kɑrˈsɪnəˌmætəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with a carcinomatous condition that required immediate treatment.

card

IPA: /kɑrd/

KK: /kɑrd/

noun

Definition: A flat, usually rectangular piece of stiff paper, cardboard, or plastic that can be used for various purposes, such as identification, payment, or games.

Example: I handed my business card to the client during the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To warn or remove a player in sports by showing a colored card, or to check someone's identification to confirm their age.

Example: The referee decided to card the player for his aggressive behavior during the match.

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