anti-carcinogenic
UK/'ænti,kɑ:sinəu'dʒenik/US/'ænti,kɑ:sinəu'dʒenik/
Definitions
adj.
Helping to prevent or slow the development of cancer.
抗癌的；抑制致癌的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedanti-against, opposite
+
-icbirth, produce, kind
=anti-carcinogenic
anti- (against) + carcinogenic (cancer-causing) = working against the production of cancer. The anti- simply flips carcinogenic to its opposite.
Root carcin still carries 5 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Many vegetables contain compounds with anti-carcinogenic effects.
- 2.
Researchers tested the herb for anti-carcinogenic properties.