proto-oncogene
pro·to-on·co·gene
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- US Pronunciation
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- [proh-toh-ong-kuh-jeen]
- /ˈprotə ˈɒŋ kəˌdʒin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [proh-toh-ong-kuh-jeen]
- /ˈprotə ˈɒŋ kəˌdʒin/
Definition of proto-oncogene word
- noun proto-oncogene a normally present gene that appears to have a role in the regulation of normal cell growth, but that is converted to an oncogene by mutation. 1
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proto-oncogene popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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- what is a proto-oncogene?
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