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oncogenic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌɒŋkoʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪk/
  • rhymes with -ɛnɪk

1

adj

Meaning 1

Causing the formation of tumors.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • oncogenic viruses

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: oncogenous

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Arising from or caused by a tumor: tumor-induced.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • oncogenic osteomalacia

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: oncogenous

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From onco- (“tumor”) + -genic (“producing”).