oncogene

See also: oncogène

English

Etymology

From onco- +‎ gene.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/

Noun

oncogene (plural oncogenes)

1. (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.

Derived terms

• oncogenesis
• proto-oncogene

Related terms

• oncoprotein

Translations

gene

• Czech: onkogen m
• French: oncogène (fr)
• Italian: oncogene (it)

• Portuguese: oncogene m
• Spanish: oncogén (es)

Further reading

• oncogene at OneLook Dictionary Search

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Italian

Adjective

oncogene

1. feminine plural of oncogeno

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Portuguese

Noun

oncogene m (plural oncogenes)

1. (oncology, genetics) oncogene (gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell)