carcino'genic

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carcinogen (kɑːˈsɪnədʒən, ˈkɑːsɪnəˌdʒɛn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
pathol any substance that produces cancer
 
[C20: from Greek karkinoscancer + -gen]
 
carcino'genic
 
adj
 
carcinogen'icity
 
n

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Carcino'genic is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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