oncogene

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Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
15
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/(UK)

Definition of oncogene

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
    “It was obvious from the start what kinds of genes oncogenes would turn out to be – genes that encourage cells to grow.”

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Etymology

From onco- + gene.

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