tumorigenesis
/ˌtuːmərɪˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
noun
- The process by which normal cells transform into cancer cells and form a tumor.
- Scientists are trying to block the early steps of tumorigenesis to prevent cancer.
- Tumorigenesis involves multiple genetic changes over many years.
- Smoking is a major factor that can trigger tumorigenesis in the lungs.
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