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canker

 

[ หˆkรฆล‹kษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Canker refers to a type of sore or ulcer, specifically one that occurs in the mouth. In dental medicine, it is often linked with canker sores, which are painful lesions on the mucous membranes. These sores can be triggered by stress, hormonal changes, or underlying health issues. The exact cause of canker sores is still not fully understood, but they can be quite bothersome.

Synonyms

sore, ulcer

Examples of usage

  • She visited the doctor to get treatment for her canker.
  • Canker sores can make eating uncomfortable.
  • Stress is known to trigger recurrent canker sores.
Context #2 | Noun

plant disease

Canker also describes a plant disease characterized by the dieback of shoots and areas of bark due to fungal or bacterial infections. This condition leads to lesions on trees and shrubs, and it can severely affect their health. Proper identification and management are crucial to prevent its spread among plants.

Synonyms

blight, rot

Examples of usage

  • The gardener noticed canker on the apple trees.
  • Canker can spread quickly between infected plants.
  • Regular inspections help catch canker early.

Translations

Translations of the word "canker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รบlcera

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geschwรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ulkus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั€ะฐะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrzรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฝฐ็˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ulcรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlcera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผlser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถค์–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฑุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vล™ed

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vred

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบƒ็–ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ulkus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ˜แƒญแƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xora

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รบlcera

Etymology

In the OED, the meanings related to botanical disease were first noted in the 16th century. The duality of the word captures both its association with human health and agricultural concerns, indicating the interconnectedness of language with both medicine and nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,662, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.