carcinogen

What is another word for carcinogen? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A substance or agent that can cause cancer.

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known carcinogen exposure to a carcinogen classified as a carcinogen potential carcinogen

The word is used in everyday health reporting as well as in scientific and medical writing.

Etymology

Carcinogen is built from two combining forms joined together: carcino-, which relates to cancer, and -gen, which means something that produces or brings about. Joined together, the word describes something that generates cancer.

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Frequently asked questions

What does carcinogen mean?

A carcinogen is any substance or agent capable of causing cancer.

Is carcinogen the same as carcinogenic?

Carcinogen is the noun for the substance itself, while carcinogenic is the adjective describing something that has that cancer-causing property.

What is an example of a carcinogen?

Substances found in tobacco smoke are commonly cited examples of carcinogens.

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