tumorigenic
/ˌtuːmərɪˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
- Having the ability to cause tumors (abnormal growths of tissue).
- Scientists are studying which chemicals in the environment are tumorigenic.
- The lab tested the substance and found it to be tumorigenic in mice.
- Some viruses are known to be tumorigenic, leading to certain types of cancer.
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