📚 noun • entry_id 36298
oncogene
/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
oncogén
Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
It was obvious from the start what kinds of genes oncogenes would turn out to be – genes that encourage cells to grow.
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