tumorigenicity
/ˌtuːmərɪdʒəˈnɪsɪti/
noun
- The quality or ability of a substance or agent to cause tumors.
- Different strains of the virus vary in their tumorigenicity.
- The tumorigenicity of the chemical was confirmed through animal studies.
- Researchers are trying to reduce the tumorigenicity of certain gene therapies.
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