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carcino

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carcino-

a combining form meaning “cancer,” used in the formation of compound words: carcinogen.

Origin:
< Gk, comb. form repr. karkínos crab, ulcerous sore; cf. cancer
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carcino- or carcin-
pref.
Cancer; cancerous: carcinogenesis.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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