The word "cancroin" is spelled with a hard K sound followed by an "an" sound, then a K-R consonant cluster, and ending with an "oyn" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ˈkæŋkrəʊɪn/. The word "cancroin" refers to a protein that is found in crabs, and is a common term used in the field of marine biology. It is important to spell scientific terms accurately in order to ensure clear communication in the scientific community.
A supposed antibody obtained from the serum of cancerous subjects and recommended in the treatment of malignant growths.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.