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Meaning of oncogene | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
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.

Equivalents

Čeština onkogen
Español oncogén
Suomi onkogeeni syöpägeeni
Français oncogène oncogène
Italiano oncogene
Português oncogene

Examples

“It was obvious from the start what kinds of genes oncogenes would turn out to be – genes that encourage cells to grow.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

oncogenesis oncogeneticist oncogenetics oncogenicity oncogenics oncogenome

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