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 Definitions of Oncogene  [ˈɒŋ kəˌdʒin]  

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Definition of 'Oncogene' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) oncogene
any gene that is a causative factor in the initiation of cancerous growth.

Etymology:  (1965–70)

Definition of 'Oncogene' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) oncogene, transforming gene
a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells

'Oncogene' - Nearby Entries  

oncidium  oncidium papilio  oncidium papilio kramerianum  oncogene  oncologic  oncological  oncologist  



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