Etymology

oncogenic

O1N1C3O1G2E1N1I1C3

Today it means: Causing the formation of tumors. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

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

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. Causing the formation of tumors.

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