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Oncogene A gene that has to do with regulation of cancer growth. An abnormality can produce cancer. Mentioned in: Breast Cancer oncogene [ong′kōjēn] Etymology: Gk, onkos + genein, to produce a potentially cancer-inducing gene. Under normal conditions such genes play a role in the growth and proliferation of cells, but, when altered in some way by a cancer-causing agent such as radiation, a carcinogenic chemical, or an oncogenic virus, they may cause the cell to be transformed to a malignant state. oncogene (ong´k n a potentially cancer-inducing gene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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