Preferred Label : Environmental Carcinogenesis;
NCIt synonyms : Carcinogenesis, Environmental;
NCIt definition : Studies to identify or characterize the mechanism of action of non-infectious exogenous
agents, conditions, or procedures that initiate, promote, or otherwise contribute
to the development of cancer. Although infectious agents are excluded from this definition,
extrinsic factors that increase exposure to these agents (e.g., occupation, sexual
activity, needle sharing, transfusion) are considered environmental.;
NCIt note : Examples of other factors included are atmospheric pollution; occupational or medical
exposure to radiation or chemicals; dietary components or contaminants; tobacco use;
radon contamination of air or drinking water; exposure to electromagnetic fields;
surgical procedures; heat, cold, trauma, or other types of physiological or psychological
stress.;
Origin ID : C18057;
UMLS CUI : C0542271;
Semantic type(s)
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