Meaning of ONCOGENE
| Pronunciation: | | 'ânku`jeen
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[n] a gene that causes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells |
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ONCOGENE is a 8 letter word that starts with O. |
| | Synonyms: | | transforming gene |
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| | See Also: | | factor, gene | |
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| | Definition: | | A gene, one or more forms of which is associated with cancer. Many oncogenes are involved, directly or indirectly, in controlling the rate of cell growth. |
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- A gene that contributes to cancer formation when mutated or inappropriately expressed. (See Cellular oncogene, Dominant oncogene, Immortalizing oncogene, Recessive oncogene)
- A gene, one or more forms of which is associated with cancer. Many oncogenes are involved, directly or indirectly, in controlling the rate of cell growth.
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