ONCOGENE

oncogene, transforming gene

(noun) a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

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.

Source: Wiktionary

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