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1. type genus of the family Cancridae
2. the fourth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about June 21 to July 22
3. a small zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere; between Leo and Gemini
4. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Cancer
5. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream