English word photocarcinogen comes from English photo- (Light, electromagnetic radiation. Photography.), English carcinogen (A substance or agent that can cause cancer.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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photo- | English (eng) | Light, electromagnetic radiation. Photography. |
carcinogen | English (eng) | A substance or agent that can cause cancer. |
photocarcinogen | English (eng) | Any substance that becomes a carcinogen on exposure to light. |