carcinogenic, a.
(ˌkɑːsɪnəʊˈdʒɛnɪk)
[f. carcinoma + -genic.]
Cancer-producing.
| 1926 Jrnl. Cancer Res. X. 229 Separation of the crude coal tar into its various substances has disproved the presence of a specific carcinogenic agent. 1928 Observer 12 Feb. 22 The carcinogenic substance. 1954 Sci. News XXXI. 81 In respect of their cancer-producing properties these compounds resemble the older carcinogenic hydrocarbons. 1957 Times (Agric. Suppl.) 2 Dec. p. vi/4 Fear of the carcinogenic effects of oestrogenic hormones. |
Hence ˌcarcinogeˈnicity, carcinogenic ability.
| 1930 Jrnl. Path. & Bacteriol. XXXIII. 134 We had practically detoxicated the tar as far as its carcinogenicity is concerned. 1955 Times 13 July 4/2 Cigarette tobacco extracts from the butts of naturally smoked cigarettes have also proved inactive in tests for carcinogenicity. 1962 Lancet 13 Jan. 102/2 Benzidine, because of its carcinogenicity, must not be used as a routine reagent. |