Oncogenic
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An oncogenic process is any tumor-forming process. Oncovirinae, retroviruses which contain an onc gene, are categorized as such because they trigger the growth of tumorous tissues in the host.
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See also
- carcinogen
- mutagen
- teratogen
- oncogene through turning on which oncogenesis may be mediated