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Similar term(s): risk of cancer.

Definition:

A theoretical risk for getting cancer if exposed to a substance every day for 70 years (a lifetime exposure). The true risk might be lower.

Source & ©: ATSDR Glossary of Terms 

More:

Expressed as percentage of risk increase for specific cancers or all cancers combined.

Source & ©: DENIS

Related words:

Cancer - Risk


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10-3-2008