Definition
oncoviruses
noun
- Plural of oncovirus; viruses that can cause or are associated with the development of cancer in infected cells or organisms.
Usage: technical; medical/scientific; plural form
Examples
- Researchers are studying oncoviruses to understand how they transform normal cells into cancerous ones.
- Several oncoviruses, including human papillomavirus, have been linked to specific types of cancer.
- The laboratory focuses on identifying new oncoviruses and their mechanisms of action.
- Oncoviruses represent an important area of virology and oncology research.
- Vaccination programs have been developed against certain oncoviruses to reduce cancer risk.