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co-carcinogen
co-carcinogen Oncology An agent–eg, a chemical, radiation, with a 'helper' role in carcinogenesis; co-carcinogens differ from tumor promotors in that they must be present at the same time as the carcinogen. See Tumor promoter. co-carcinogen A substance, not in itself capable of causing cancer, that, operating in conjunction with other agents, promotes the development of cancer. |