cocarcinogenic
/ˌkoʊkɑrsɪnəˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
- Describing a substance or factor that works together with a cancer-causing agent to increase the risk of cancer.
- Certain viruses are considered cocarcinogenic because they make cells more vulnerable to cancer.
- Scientists are testing whether this food additive has cocarcinogenic properties.
- The study found that alcohol has a cocarcinogenic effect when combined with tobacco.