oncogenous

English

Etymology

From onco- +‎ -genous.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɒŋˈkɒd͡ʒɪnəs/
• Rhymes: -ɒd͡ʒɪnəs

Adjective

oncogenous (not comparable)

2. (biology, medicine) Arising from or caused by a tumor.

   Synonym: oncogenic

   oncogenous osteomalacia

4. (biology, medicine) Causing a tumor.

   Synonym: oncogenic

   oncogenous viruses

Usage notes

Some dictionaries maintain a prescription whereby the -ous form of the adjective is reserved for the "arising from or caused by" sense (sense 1) and the -ic form is reserved for the "causing a tumor" sense (sense 2). Descriptively, both forms are used for both senses.

Related terms

• oncologic, oncological
• oncology