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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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"Understanding how these psychological stressors influence the distribution and activity of immune cells, especially peripheral NK cells, may provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying inflammation and tumorigenesis," Alhamawi explained.

From Science Daily Dec. 15, 2025

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

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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