"proto-oncogene" meaning in All languages combined

See proto-oncogene on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: proto-oncogenes [plural]
Etymology: From proto- + oncogene. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|proto|oncogene}} proto- + oncogene Head templates: {{en-noun}} proto-oncogene (plural proto-oncogenes)
  1. (genetics) A gene, promoting the specialization and division of normal cells, that could become an oncogene due to mutation. Wikipedia link: proto-oncogene Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: protooncogene Translations (gene promoting the specialization and division of normal cells that could become an oncogene due to mutation): proto-oncogène [masculine] (French), protoonkogén (Hungarian), protooncogene [masculine] (Italian)

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