oncogenicity

/ˌɑŋkədʒəˈnɪsəti/
noun
  1. The ability of a substance, virus, or cell to cause cancer.
    • Researchers are studying the oncogenicity of certain chemicals in the environment.
    • Doctors evaluate the oncogenicity of a tumor to decide on the best treatment plan.
    • The virus's oncogenicity was confirmed through laboratory experiments on mice.
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