English word proto-oncogene comes from English proto-, English oncogene
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| proto- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Relating to protons and/or positive charge.. (linguistics, genetics) most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of. First. |
| 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. |
| proto-oncogene | English (eng) | (genetics) A gene, that promotes the specialization and division of normal cells, that becomes an oncogene following mutation. |