oncogenous

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oncogenous

/ɒŋˈkɒd͡ʒɪnəs/

Rhymes with -ɒd͡ʒɪnəs

Where it comes from

From onco- + -genous.

adjective

not comparable Arising from or caused by a tumor. oncogenous osteomalacia
Similar: oncogenic
not comparable Causing a tumor. oncogenous viruses
Similar: oncogenic

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"oncogenous." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/oncogenous.

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@misc{oncogenous_2026,
  title = {oncogenous},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/oncogenous},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}