oncogene
Origin of oncogene
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British Dictionary definitions for oncogene
/ (ˈɒŋkəʊˌdʒiːn) /
any of several genes, first identified in viruses but present in all cells, that when abnormally activated can cause cancer
Origin of oncogene
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Scientific definitions for oncogene
[ ŏn′kə-jēn ]
A gene that causes normal cells to become cancerous either because the gene is mutated or because the gene is expressed at the wrong time in development. See Note at cancer.
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Cultural definitions for oncogene
[ (ong-kuh-jeen) ]
Genes in animal DNA that cause cancer.
Notes for oncogene
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