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Oncogene
/ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/
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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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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