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BENZO(A)PYRENE

\bˈɛnzə͡ʊ ɐ pˈa͡ɪɹiːn], \bˈɛnzə‍ʊ ɐ pˈa‍ɪɹiːn], \b_ˈɛ_n_z_əʊ__ ɐ__ p_ˈaɪ_ɹ_iː_n]\

Definitions of BENZO(A)PYRENE

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A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a public health concern because of its possible effects on industrial workers, as an environmental pollutant, an as a component of tobacco smoke.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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