Definition of tumorigenesis in English:
tumorigenesis
nounˌtjuːmərɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪsˌt(y)o͞omərəˈjenəsəs
mass nounThe production or formation of a tumour or tumours.
Example sentencesExamples
- These lesions are found particularly in experimental studies evaluating tumorigenesis development.
- Solar radiation may also be a factor in tumorigenesis.
- These pathways appear to be critical targets during tumorigenesis.
- Several hypotheses have been made to explain glial tumorigenesis and evolution.
- Several genetic alterations to tumor suppressor genes have been shown to play a major role in tumorigenesis.