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Meanings of oncogen in inglés

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канцерогенность
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cancerígena
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cancerígeno
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cancerigen

Any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer.

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Examples for "carcinogen"
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Background: Ionizing radiation is a known mutagen and an established breast carcinogen.
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It is proposed that the presence of the transgene enhanced carcinogen-induced hepatocarcinogenesis.
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The tumor size, number, and latency to appearance after carcinogen exposure were recorded.
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Asbestos is a carcinogen once used widely in fireproofing and insulation.
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The western diet-induced features of NASH and accelerated HCC development after carcinogen exposure.
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Several antioxidants, with different efficacies, protect against oxidative abuse caused by carcinogens.
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Certain carcinogens in tobacco cause DNA damage and may produce specific mutations.
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Mechanisms of action of nonmutagenic carcinogens such as asbestos remain poorly characterized.
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Latino farmworkers are exposed to a number of carcinogens in the workplace.
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Other environmental factors including carcinogens such as aflatoxin may act as co-factors.
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