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单词 procarcinogen
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Definition of procarcinogen in English:

procarcinogen

noun ˌprəʊkɑːˈsɪnədʒ(ə)n
Medicine
  • A substance that is not directly carcinogenic but can be converted into a carcinogen by metabolic processes in the body.

Origin

1960s. From pro- + carcinogen. Compare earlier procarcinogenic and co-carcinogen.

 
 

Definition of procarcinogen in US English:

procarcinogen

nounˌprəʊkɑːˈsɪnədʒ(ə)n
Medicine
  • A substance that is not directly carcinogenic but can be converted into a carcinogen by metabolic processes in the body.

Origin

1960s. From pro- + carcinogen. Compare earlier procarcinogenic and co-carcinogen.

 
 
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