anticarcinogen
noun [ C ] (also anti-carcinogen) uk/ˌæn.ti.kɑːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ us/ˌæn.taɪ.kɑːrˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/
抗癌物质
a substance that protects against cancer
The herb is said to be a source of a powerful anticarcinogen. 据说这种草药是一种强大的抗癌物质的来源。
This is a supposed anti-carcinogen.
They are looking at curcumin as an anticarcinogen or cancer preventive agent.
Compare: carcinogen
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- Research shows that this is an important anti-carcinogen.
- Researchers are investigating whether it is a potent anti-carcinogen.
- The plant is rich in coriandrol, a potent anticarcinogen.