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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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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

"We think that disappearance of the liquid droplets is one major contributor to this hyperactive signaling that leads to tumorigenesis," said Zhang.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 22, 2024

Together, our data provide a comprehensive analysis of Lgr5+ CSCs in colon tumorigenesis, including their role in tumour initiation, growth and metastasis.

From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017

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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