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carcinogen [kɑːˈsɪnədʒən ˈkɑːsɪnəˌdʒɛn] n (Medicine / Pathology) Pathol any substance that produces cancer [from Greek karkinos cancer + -gen] carcinogenic adj carcinogenicity n
carcinogen any natural or artificial substance that can produce or trigger cancer, as arsenic, asbestos, ionizing radiation, ultraviolet rays, x rays, and many derivatives of coal tar. — carcinogenic, adj. See also: Cancer
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Studies have evaluated the carcinogenicity of 12 different products, including the artificial sweetener aspartame (APM). Whether the presence of tungsten is the key factor in the alloy's carcinogenicity needs further research," Kalinich says. A preliminary EPA finding indicated "potential systematic toxicity and carcinogenicity. |
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