oncogene
Pronunciation:
/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/noun
Definitions
Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
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/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/Definitions
Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.