saratani

How to say it

Meaning

A serious disease in which cells in part of the body grow out of control and can spread to other parts.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in plural. The part of the body follows ya: saratani ya matiti, breast cancer; saratani ya shingo ya kizazi, cervical cancer. Kansa is a common synonym.

Examples

• Shangazi yangu anatibiwa saratani ya matiti.My aunt is being treated for breast cancer.
• Uvutaji wa sigara huongeza hatari ya saratani ya mapafu.Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
• Hospitali imepata mashine mpya ya kutibu saratani.The hospital has received a new machine for treating cancer.

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