ALL meanings of oncogene
on·co·gene
O o - noun oncogene gene that causes cancer 1
- noun oncogene A gene that in certain circumstances can transform a cell into a tumor cell. 1
- noun oncogene any gene that is a causative factor in the initiation of cancerous growth. 1
- noun oncogene any of several genes, first identified in viruses but present in all cells, that when abnormally activated can cause cancer 0
- noun oncogene any of various genes that, when activated as by radiation or a virus, may cause a normal cell to become cancerous 0