oncogene
oncogene · oncogenes
Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell…Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/
Meaning
1 sensesAny gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells
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plural: oncogenesSynonyms
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- a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells:transforming gene