English word oncogene comes from English onco- (Pertaining to tumors.), English gene
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| onco- | English (eng) | Pertaining to tumors. |
| gene | English (eng) | (genetics) A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms ; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.. (molecular biology) A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus. |
| oncogene | English (eng) | (oncology, genetics) Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels. |