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oncogene

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8 lettersPronunciation /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/Part of speech nounSorted ceegnnooStarts with OEnds with E0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells

Word origin

From onco- + gene.

Used in a sentence

  • 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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