oncogene

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oncogene

/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ UK

noun oncogenes

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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noun gene

Español	oncogén
日本語	癌遺伝子 gan idenshi
中文	癌基因 áijīyīn, 致癌基因 zhì'ái jīyīn
Português	oncogene
Français	oncogène
Italiano	oncogene

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"oncogene." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/oncogene. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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oncogene. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/oncogene

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"oncogene." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/oncogene.

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@misc{oncogene_2026,
  title = {oncogene},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/oncogene},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}