1. Substances that enhance or promote the carcinogenic effects of another substance, but are not themselves carcinogenic when acting alone.
Usage: technical; medical/scientific; plural form of cocarcinogen

Examples

• Researchers identified several cocarcinogens that work synergistically with known carcinogens.
• The study examined how cocarcinogens can increase cancer risk when combined with primary carcinogenic agents.
• Certain chemicals act as cocarcinogens, amplifying the harmful effects of tobacco smoke.
• Scientists are investigating the role of cocarcinogens in occupational health hazards.
• The presence of cocarcinogens in the environment may explain elevated cancer rates in some populations.