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- [ong-kuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌɒŋ kəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ong-kuh-jen-uh-sis]
- /ˌɒŋ kəˈdʒɛn ə sɪs/
Definitions of oncogenic word
- noun oncogenic the generation of tumors. 1
- noun oncogenic Causing development of a tumor or tumors. 1
- adjective oncogenic causing the formation of a tumour 0
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Origin of oncogenic
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; onco- + -genesis
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Parts of speech for Oncogenic
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oncogenic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
oncogenic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oncogenic
adjective oncogenic
- carcinogenic — A substance that is carcinogenic is likely to cause cancer.
- cancerous — Cancerous cells or growths are cells or growths that are the result of cancer.
- tumorous — a swollen part; swelling; protuberance.
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