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oncogenesis

noun
on路​co路​gen路​e路​sis | \ 藢盲艐-k艒-藞je-n蓹-s蓹s How to pronounce oncogenesis (audio) \

Definition of oncogenesis

: the induction or formation of tumors

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 Adaptive oncogenesis attributes that in large part to the tissue damage induced by what is supposed to be a beneficial therapy. — James Degregori, STAT, "Using the principles of evolution to treat and prevent cancer," 27 June 2018

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First Known Use of oncogenesis

circa 1932, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for oncogenesis

New Latin

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oncogenesis

noun
on路​co路​gen路​e路​sis | \ 藢盲艐-k艒-藞jen-蓹-s蓹s How to pronounce oncogenesis (audio) \
plural oncogeneses\ -​藢s膿z How to pronounce oncogeneses (audio) \

Medical Definition of oncogenesis

: the induction or formation of tumors

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