Definition

The process of forming or producing tumors in the body.

Example

Researchers are studying tumorigenesis to understand how cancer develops.

Conversation

Have you heard about the latest research on tumorigenesis?

Yeah, I read something about how certain genes can influence it.

It's fascinating how they are trying to find new treatments to prevent tumorigenesis.

Absolutely! It could change how we approach cancer therapy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tumorigenesis → It is formed from "tumor" (from Latin *tumor*, meaning swelling or mass) and "-genesis" (from Greek *genesis*, meaning origin or creation). The word refers to the process of the formation or creation of a tumor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tumor' as a swelling and '-genesis' as the process of creation — together, they describe the process of creating a tumor.

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