Definitions for oncogeneˈɒŋ kəˌdʒin
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
on•co•geneˈɒŋ kəˌdʒin(n.)
any gene that is a causative factor in the initiation of cancerous growth.
Category: Genetics
Origin of oncogene:
1965–70
Princeton's WordNet
oncogene, transforming gene(noun)
a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells
Wiktionary
oncogene(Noun)
Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
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