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What is cancer defined as?

  1. a major biotic community characterized by plant life and climate

  2. an electrical device used to store electrical charge

  3. long and slender capillary with a small diameter

  4. any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal cell division

The correct answer is: any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal cell division

Cancer is a term used to describe a disease in which abnormal cells divide and grow uncontrollably, often forming malignant growths or tumors that can damage surrounding tissues and spread to other parts of the body. Therefore, the option A, B, and C are not correct because they do not accurately define cancer and do not relate to the context of the question.