carcinogen

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Related terms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 External links

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɑrˈsɪnədʒɛn/

[edit] Noun

carcinogen (plural carcinogens)

1. A substance or agent that can cause cancer.
   • 1995, Barbra Wiener, Executive Director Women's Cancer Resource Center Minneapolis, "Letter: Focus Cancer Research on Prevention," New York Times, 26 Oct. (retrieved 19 Oct. 2009):

     We know there are substances in our environment that are proven carcinogens—ionizing radiation, electromagnetic fields, organochlorines, pesticides and herbicides.

[edit] Related terms

• carcinoid
• carcinology
• carcinogenic
• carcinoma

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[edit] External links

• carcinogen at OneLook® Dictionary Search