Meaning
Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ὄγκος (ónkos)der. New Latin onco-der. English onco- English gene English oncogene From onco- + gene.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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