cin4 lit6 sin3 ngaam4前列腺癌

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Definition

Prostate cancer.

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How it's used

Medical terminology in Cantonese often follows the same structure as written Chinese but is spoken with Cantonese pronunciation. While patients and doctors use this term, it is common to hear people refer to it simply as 前列腺問題 when discussing symptoms or screening in a less formal context.

Examples

Is prostate cancer very difficult to treat?

Common phrases

diagnosed with prostate cancer

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