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Vocabulary Term Details

Carcinogens

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcinogens)

A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Genotoxic substances
Oncogenic substances

Approved Date
25-Oct-2012

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