Carcinogen

/kɑːrˈsɪnəˌdʒɛn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance or agent that is capable of causing cancer in living tissue.

Asbestos is known to be a powerful carcinogen that can lead to lung cancer.

Any factor that increases the risk of cancer.

Tobacco smoke contains several carcinogens that contribute to cancer development.

A chemical or physical agent that is capable of inducing carcinogenesis.

Formaldehyde is classified as a probable human carcinogen by various health organizations.

An environmental or industrial substance that has been linked to cancer.

Certain pesticides have been identified as potential carcinogens in agricultural practices.

A term used in the context of cancer research to denote substances that promote tumor formation.

The study aimed to identify new carcinogens that are formed during the cooking process of certain foods.

Derived from 'carcinoma' (cancer) and the Greek suffix '-gen' meaning 'producer' or 'former'.

carcinogenic effects

The harmful effects on health that can lead to cancer.

known carcinogen

A substance that has been scientifically proven to cause cancer.

potential carcinogen

A substance that is suspected of causing cancer but not yet definitively classified as such.

carcinogenic

Pertaining to or causing cancer.

oncogen

A gene that has the potential to cause cancer.

mutagen

An agent that causes genetic mutation, which may lead to cancer.

cancer causer

That processed meat is a cancer causer, some say it's a carcinogen.

cancer bomb

Smoking cigarettes is like carrying a cancer bomb, full of carcinogens.