oncogenic
|on-co-gen-ic|
C1
/ˌɒŋkəˈdʒɛnɪk/
tumor-causing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oncogenic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'onkos,' meaning 'mass' or 'bulk,' and the suffix '-genic,' meaning 'producing' or 'causing.'
Historical Evolution
'onkos' combined with the suffix '-genic' in modern scientific terminology to form 'oncogenic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the formation of any mass, but over time it evolved to specifically mean causing tumors.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing the formation of tumors.
Certain viruses are known to have oncogenic properties.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 01:02