Agents that reduce the frequency or rate of spontaneous or induced tumors independently
of the mechanism involved
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
do not confuse with ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS which treat or affect cancer already developed
while ANTICARCINOGENIC AGENTS prevent or reduce the development of cancer; note entry
term ANTI-CARCINOGENIC EFFECT: use only for the anti-carcinogenic effect of a chemical
substance