HealthAugust 18, 2026

oncogenesis

ONG-koh-JEN-uh-sis

Definition

The biological process by which healthy cells transform into cancerous cells.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'onkos' (mass or tumor) and 'genesis' (origin or birth), first appearing in medical contexts in the early 20th century to describe the formation of tumors.

In the news

The article uses the term to explain how urine-based microRNA analysis can detect early signals of tumor development before cancer becomes clinically apparent. It highlights the technology's capability to identify cellular changes at their inception without invasive procedures.

Craif Secures $33M for AI-Powered Urine Oncology Diagnostics

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