The word "oncogenic" refers to something that has the potential to cause cancer. It describes substances, genes, or conditions that can lead to the development or growth of cancer cells. Full definition
Michael A. Davies, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Deputy Chairman, Department of Melanoma Medical Oncology and Associate Professor, Department of Systems Biology, Department of Translational Molecular Pathology University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center «Integrated interrogation of oncogenic signaling pathways, immunology, and heterogeneity in cancer» (agbt.org)
«Integrated interrogation of oncogenic signaling pathways, immunology, and heterogeneity in cancer» (agbt.org)
She has also shown that ARID1A mutations often co-occur with oncogenic mutations in the PI3K signaling pathway, suggesting a connection between these mutations. (salk.edu)