What does oncogene mean in English? Meaning of oncogene definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "oncogene" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "oncogene": a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells
Noun
Meaning: a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells
Synonyms: oncogene
transforming gene
Hypernyms: cistron
factor
gene
Pronunciation in UK: /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/
Adjective: (oncology, genetics) Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels. 1999, Matt Ridley, Genome, Harper Perennial 2004, p. 234: It was obvious from the start what kinds of genes oncogenes would turn out to be – genes that encourage cells to grow.1999, Matt Ridley, Genome, Harper Perennial 2004, p. 234: 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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