photocarcinogenesis

noun

The creation of cancer cells by the action of light

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Meanings

nounphotocarcinogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe creation of cancer cells by the action of light

Origin

From photo- + carcinogenesis.

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APA

photocarcinogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photocarcinogenesis

MLA

“photocarcinogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photocarcinogenesis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “photocarcinogenesis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/photocarcinogenesis.

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