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Oncogene

noun

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Noun
  1. 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."

  2. 2
    a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells wordnet

Etymology

From onco- + gene.

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