Associations to the word «Oncogene»

Wiktionary

ONCOGENE, noun. (oncology) (genetics) Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.

Dictionary definition

ONCOGENE, noun. A gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells.

Wise words

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