oncogene

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See also: oncogène

English

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oncogene

Etymology

From onco- +‎ gene.

Pronunciation

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Noun

oncogene (plural oncogenes)

(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

Related terms

oncoprotein

Translations

gene

Czech: onkogen m
French: oncogène (fr)
Italian: oncogene (it)
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Portuguese: oncogene m
Spanish: oncogén (es)

Further reading

“oncogene”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

Italian

Adjective

oncogene

feminine plural of oncogeno

Portuguese

Noun

oncogene m (plural oncogenes)

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

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