cáncer de ganglios linfáticos
/kanθeɾ de ɡanɡljos linfatikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lymph node cancer" is translated into Spanish as cáncer de ganglios linfáticos.
This phrase refers to a type of cancer that starts in or spreads to the lymph nodes. In medical contexts, the specific term linfoma is often used to refer to cancers of the lymphatic system.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cáncer (cancer), de (of), ganglios (nodes/ganglia) and linfáticos (lymphatic).
How does it change in a sentence?
While the plural ganglios linfáticos is the standard way to refer to the system, the singular ganglio linfático can be used if you are referring to a specific single node.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word cáncer shares the same root as cangrejo, meaning 'crab'. This is because ancient physicians thought the swollen veins around a tumor looked like the legs of a crab.
- In some Spanish dialects, people might colloquially refer to the lymph nodes as bolitas meaning 'little balls' when describing the sensation of cancer or infection to a family member.
- In Spanish, ganglio is used for both lymph nodes and the nerve clusters called ganglia. While English often distinguishes 'lymph node' from 'ganglion', Spanish uses the same word for both anatomical structures.
Examples in context
- El médico detectó un cáncer de ganglios linfáticos.The doctor detected a lymph node cancer.
- Ella está luchando contra el cáncer de ganglios linfáticos.She is fighting against lymph node cancer.
- El cáncer de ganglios linfáticos requiere un tratamiento específico.Lymph node cancer requires a specific treatment.
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a medical report in a hospital hallway.
- Javier¿Qué dice el diagnóstico sobre su abuelo?What does the diagnosis say about his grandfather?
- MaríaEs un cáncer de ganglios linfáticos, Javier.It is a lymph node cancer, Javier.
- JavierLo siento mucho, María.I am very sorry, María.
- MaríaGracias, estamos buscando opciones de tratamiento.Thank you, we are looking for treatment options.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cáncer, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
