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oncogenous.

Arising from or caused by a tumor.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ɒŋˈkɒd͡ʒɪnəs/
  1. Arising from or caused by a tumor.

    not-comparable
    oncogenous osteomalacia
  2. Causing a tumor.

    not-comparable
    oncogenous viruses
Where this word comes from

From onco- + -genous.

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