Gezondheid en Ziekte - Cancer

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met kanker, zoals "leukemie", "tumor" en "goedaardig".

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carcinogen

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues

carcinogeen, kankerverwekkende stof

Ex: Some food additives and preservatives may be studied for their potential carcinogenic effects.Sommige voedseladditieven en conserveermiddelen kunnen worden bestudeerd vanwege hun potentiële **carcinogene** effecten.

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cancerous

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to or characterized by the presence of cancer, a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

kankerachtig, carcinogeen

Ex: Lifestyle factors such as smoking and poor diet can increase the risk of developing cancerous conditions .Leefstijlfactoren zoals roken en slechte voeding kunnen het risico op het ontwikkelen van **kankerachtige** aandoeningen verhogen.

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carcinogenic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having the potential to cause or promote the development of cancer

carcinogeen, kankerverwekkend

Ex: Identifying and regulating carcinogenic substances is essential for public health and safety .Het identificeren en reguleren van **kankerverwekkende** stoffen is essentieel voor de volksgezondheid en veiligheid.

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carcinoma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that originates in epithelial tissues, such as the skin or the lining of internal organs

carcinoom, epitheliale kanker

Ex: Ovarian carcinoma affects the ovaries and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage .Eierstok**carcinoom** treft de eierstokken en wordt vaak in een gevorderd stadium gediagnosticeerd.

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Hodgkin's disease

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, characterized by the presence of specific abnormal cells called Reed-Sternberg cells

ziekte van Hodgkin, Hodgkin-lymfoom

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leukemia

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a potentially fatal disease characterized by a rise in the number of white blood cells in one's body

leukemie

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lymphoma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body's immune system, and can manifest in lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and other lymphoid tissues

lymfoom, kanker van het lymfestelsel

Ex: Symptoms of lymphoma include swollen glands , losing weight without explanation , and feeling very tired .Symptomen van **lymfoom** zijn onder meer gezwollen klieren, onverklaarbaar gewichtsverlies en zich erg moe voelen.

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sarcoma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, tendons, and cartilage

sarcoom, kanker van bindweefsel

Ex: Sarcoma can affect various parts of the body, making it important to monitor unusual changes.**Sarcoma** kan verschillende delen van het lichaam aantasten, waardoor het belangrijk is om ongebruikelijke veranderingen te monitoren.

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tumor

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an abnormal mass of diseased cells that serves no function in the body and usually causes medical problems

tumor, gezwel

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endometrial cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus, often characterized by abnormal vaginal bleeding

endometriumkanker, baarmoederkanker

Ex: Hormonal factors and obesity may increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer.Hormonale factoren en obesitas kunnen het risico op het ontwikkelen van **endometriumkanker** verhogen.

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breast cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast, often forming a lump or mass

borstkanker, kwaadaardige tumor van de borst

Ex: Treatment of breast cancer may include surgery , chemotherapy , radiation , and hormone therapy .De behandeling van **borstkanker** kan een operatie, chemotherapie, bestraling en hormoontherapie omvatten.

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liver cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the liver, often associated with underlying liver diseases

leverkanker, hepatocellulair carcinoom

Ex: Liver cancer prognosis is often influenced by the extent of tumor spread at the time of diagnosis .De prognose van **leverkanker** wordt vaak beïnvloed door de omvang van de tumorverspreiding op het moment van diagnose.

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lung cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that originates in the lungs, typically linked to smoking but can also occur in non-smokers

longkanker, longcarcinoom

Ex: Treatment for lung cancer may involve surgery , chemotherapy , and radiation therapy .De behandeling van **longkanker** kan een operatie, chemotherapie en bestraling omvatten.

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pancreatic cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that begins in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach, often diagnosed at an advanced stage

alvleesklierkanker, alvleeskliertumor

Ex: The prognosis for pancreatic cancer is generally poor due to late-stage detection .De prognose voor **alvleesklierkanker** is over het algemeen slecht vanwege late detectie.

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prostate cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

abnormal growth of cells in a small organ of males called prostate that is close to their bladder and releases a liquid that contains sperm

prostaatkanker, prostaatcarcinoom

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skin cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that develops in the skin cells, often caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds

huidkanker, melanoom

Ex: Skin cancer can affect people of all skin types , and protective measures are important for everyone .**Huidkanker** kan mensen met alle huidtypes treffen, en beschermende maatregelen zijn belangrijk voor iedereen.

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squamous cell carcinoma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a common type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells, which are flat cells found on the surface of the skin

plaveiselcelcarcinoom, spinoom

Ex: Protecting the skin from UV radiation through sunscreen and protective clothing helps prevent squamous cell carcinoma.Het beschermen van de huid tegen UV-straling door middel van zonnebrandcrème en beschermende kleding helpt **plaveiselcelcarcinoom** te voorkomen.

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basal cell carcinoma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a common type of skin cancer that usually grows slowly and typically occurs in sun-exposed areas of the skin

basalcelcarcinoom, basaalcelcarcinoom

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testicular cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones

zaadbalkanker

Ex: Symptoms of testicular cancer may include a lump or swelling in the testicle , pain , or discomfort .Symptomen van **teelbalkanker** kunnen een knobbel of zwelling in de teelbal, pijn of ongemak omvatten.

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bladder cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the bladder, which is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine

blaaskanker, blaastumor

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kidney cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that starts in the kidneys, which are organs that filter waste from the blood and produce urine

nierkanker, nefrocarcinoom

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thyroid cancer

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and produces hormones that regulate metabolism

schildklierkanker, schildkliercarcinoom

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scirrhous carcinoma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer characterized by hard, dense, and fibrous tissue formation

scirreus carcinoom, harde kanker

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soft tissue sarcoma

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of cancer that forms in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and fat