Associations to the word «Oncogene»

Wiktionary

ONCOGENE, noun. (oncology) (genetics) Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.

Dictionary definition

ONCOGENE, noun. A gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche