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oncogenicity

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[ong-kuh-juh-nis-i-tee] / ˌɒŋ kə dʒəˈnɪs ɪ ti /

noun

the capability of inducing tumor formation.

Etymology

Origin of oncogenicity

1940–45; onco- ( def. ) + -genic ( def. ) + -ity

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