pertaining to, characterized by, or causing oncolysis (= the lysis or destruction of tumour cells).
<oncology, pathology> Pertaining to, characterised by or causing oncolysis which is the destruction of tumour cells. ... Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ong′kō-lit′ik Definitions: 1. Pertaining to, characterized by, or causing oncolysis.
oncolytic Capable of destroying tumors or tumor cells; tumoricidal.