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Carcinogen: Any substance that can cause or aggravate cancer.
Carcinogen
Cancer is a pathogenic condition in which certain cells proliferate, (uncontrollably multiply), forms malignant mass(es), invades parts/organs, disturbs and prevents the normal body functions up to the point where the organism can succumb to it.
Any substances that has the potential to cause this pathogenic condition is called a "carcinogen".
The word "carcinogen" means a substance that causes cancers.
carcinogens
What else can I help you with?
What is the chemical causing cancer in Diet Coke?
Aspartame, the sugar substitute, is the controversial chemical that some believe can cause cancer.
How does chemestry affect cancer?
Chemicals that do not cause cancer by themselves but can act with another chemical to cause cancer (cocarcinogens). Damage to DNA in cells can lead to cancer. ... Unrepaired DNA damage can lead to mutations, or changes, in genes, and mutations in certain genes can cause cancer. You can also inherit mutations.
What is the chemical compound of gamaxin powder?
An organochlorine insecticide that has been used as a pediculicide and a scabicide. It has been shown to cause cancer. Chemical Name is Benzene Hexachloride.
What chemical agents cause cancer?
They are numerous( too many to list ), known as: 'Carcinogens'!
What is the name for tumors that form and can cause damage?
Cancer
What is aspestice?
Aspestice is actually called Asbestos, a chemical when inhaled, can cause Asbestosis or lung cancer.
Black chemical found in ciggarette smoke that causes cancer?
I believe Tar is what gives it the blackish color but there are MANY chemicals that cause cancer in cigarettes.
What can cause cancer of the lips cheeks and tongue?
I would say: smoking for starters, as well as chemical poisoning!
What is the name for tumors that form and can cause damage to surrounding tissues?
Cancer
What is the name for tumors that form and may cause damage to surrounding tissue?
cancer
Does powerade cause cancer?
No, Powerade does not cause cancer.
Why does tobacco cause lung cancer?
The coal tars that make up the major portion of the smoke contain several dozen chemical compounds that have been implicated in cancer development, and a number that have been proven to cause cancer.
