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tumorigenesis

American  
[too-mer-i-jen-uh-sis, tyoo-] / ˌtu mər ɪˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌtju- /

noun

  1. the production or development of tumors.


Etymology

Origin of tumorigenesis

First recorded in 1945–50; tumor + -i- + -genesis

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The researchers thus theorized that EPHA2-expressing stem cells, which would fail to differentiate, might be responsible for tumorigenesis upon transplantation into the target organ.

From Science Daily May 31, 2024

For the success of PSC-based therapies, the need of the hour is to minimize the risk of tumorigenesis by identifying potentially problematic cells in cultures, prior to transplantation.

From Science Daily May 31, 2024

The observation of chromatin modifier genes being frequently mutated in ccRCC strongly supports the model of nucleosome dynamics, providing a key function in renal tumorigenesis.

From Nature Jul. 3, 2013

Thus, following knockdown of p53 and NF1, cortical neurons regressed developmentally and formed glioblastoma cancer stem cells capable of tumorigenesis.

From Scientific American Jan. 11, 2013

In addition to delayed ageing, they are resistant to both spontaneous cancer and experimentally induced tumorigenesis.

From Nature Nov. 15, 2011

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