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carcinogen |
A substance which is known to cause cancer. Certain tars and oils, arsenic and UV-radiation are considered to be carcinogens for the human body. |
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carcinoma |
A malignant tumor originating from epithelial cells. |
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cataract |
clouding of the eye lenses |
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chronic |
slowly developing, creeping, of long duration |
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coagulation |
The transition of a solutional state into a gel-like state. This is what happens when a wound stops bleeding. |
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cocarcinogen |
A substance or agent which potentiates the activity of a carcinogen. |
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congenital |
inherent, to exist and be noticeable at birth |
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cyst |
A tissue cavity that contains fluid or viscous liquid and is surrounded by a tissue capsule. |
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cytological |
Relating to cytology, which is the science of the structure and functions of cells. |
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cytoplasm |
Liquid component of a cell containing water, carbohydrates, protein, lipids, mineral salt, trace elements and a multitude of smaller and bigger inclusions. The plasma is kept inside the cell by the surrounding cell membrane. |
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