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tumorigenesis

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

noun

  1. the production or development of tumors.


Etymology

Origin of tumorigenesis

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

Example Sentences

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"EPHA2 conclusively emerges as a potential marker for selecting undifferentiated stem cells, providing a valuable method to decrease tumorigenesis risks after stem cell transplantation in regenerative treatments," remarks Kurisaki.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2024

Against this backdrop, a research team led by Atsushi Intoh and Akira Kurisaki from Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan, has recently achieved a breakthrough discovery regarding stem cell therapy and tumorigenesis.

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

The cancer stem-cell hypothesis contradicts the prevailing view that every cancer cell can create more cancer cells or tumours, a process known as tumorigenesis.

From Nature • Dec. 14, 2011