Oncogenous

//ɒŋˈkɒd͡ʒɪnəs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Arising from or caused by a tumor. not-comparable

    "oncogenous osteomalacia"

  2. 2
    Causing a tumor. not-comparable

    "oncogenous viruses"

Synonyms

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oncogenic

Etymology

From onco- + -genous.

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