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.