Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cancerígeno
Adjective
/kan-ser-i-hen-o/
Definition
Substance or agent that is capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
Examples
- The smoke from cigarettes contains cancerígenos that can lead to lung cancer.
- Certain chemicals used in manufacturing processes are classified as cancerígenos.
Meaning
Cancerígenos are substances that increase the risk of developing cancer by causing changes in the DNA of cells.
Synonyms
- Carcinogenic
- Oncogenic