oncogenesis
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on·co·gen·e·sis
(ŏn′kō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs, ŏng′-)n.
The formation and development of tumors.
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on•co•gen•e•sis
(ˌɒŋ kəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs)n.
the generation of tumors.
[1930–35]
on`co•gen′ic, on`co•ge•net′ic (-dʒəˈnɛt ɪk) adj.
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oncogenesis
the process by which a tumor develops. — oncogenic, adj.
See also: Cancer-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Translations
oncogênese
on·co·gen·e·sis
n. oncogénesis, formación y desarrollo de un tumor.
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