oncogene en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ὄγκος (ónkos)der. New Latin onco-der. English onco- English gene English oncogene From onco- + gene.
Meanings
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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.
1999, Matt Ridley, Genome, Harper Perennial, published 2004, page 234:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oncogenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
oncoproteomics · oncoproteogenome · oncogenomic · oncogenomics · oncogenic · oncoproteomic · oncogenics · proto-oncogene · oncogenetic · oncologic · oncology · oncoproteogenomics · proto-oncogenic · oncoprotein · oncoproteome · oncogenome · oncogenesis · oncological · oncogenetics · oncoproteogenomic
Translations (11)
cs onkogen (gene) · it oncogene (gene) · ja 癌遺伝子 (gene) · pt oncogene (gene) · fi onkogeeni (gene) · hu onkogén (gene) · cmn 致癌基因 (gene) · fi syöpägeeni (gene) · cmn 癌基因 (gene) · es oncogén (gene) · fr oncogène (gene)