Carcinogeneses

/ˌkɑrsɪnəˈdʒɛniːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carcinogenesis; multiple processes or instances of cancer formation or development in the body.

Etymology

From 'carcino-' (cancer) plus '-genesis' (origin or creation). The plural form indicates multiple cancerous processes happening simultaneously or at different times.

Kelly Says

Different cancers can develop through completely different carcinogeneses—skin cancer might start from UV damage while lung cancer starts from smoking, even though both create malignant tumors.

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