Oncogenic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒŋkoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oncogenic is an adjective meaning Causing the formation of tumors.
Meaning
Causing the formation of tumors.
More Meanings
- Arising from or caused by a tumor: tumor-induced.
Example Sentences
oncogenic viruses
oncogenic osteomalacia
From the late 1960s research into oncogenic viruses was particularly advanced by David Baltimore (b. 1938) and Howard Tenin (1934–94), who simultaneously published a report of the discovery of an enzyme reverse transcriptase.
Synonyms for oncogenic
Depending on context, synonyms include oncogenous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tumorigenic, oncogenous, tumorogenic, tumorgenic, tumourigenetic, cancerogenous.
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