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- [ong-kuh-jeen]
- /ˈɒŋ kəˌdʒin/
- /ˈɑːŋko.ˌdʒin/
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- [ong-kuh-jeen]
- /ˈɒŋ kəˌdʒin/
Definitions of oncogene word
- noun oncogene any gene that is a causative factor in the initiation of cancerous growth. 1
- noun oncogene A gene that in certain circumstances can transform a cell into a tumor cell. 1
- noun oncogene gene that causes cancer 1
- noun oncogene any of several genes, first identified in viruses but present in all cells, that when abnormally activated can cause cancer 0
- noun oncogene any of various genes that, when activated as by radiation or a virus, may cause a normal cell to become cancerous 0
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Origin of oncogene
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; onco- + gene
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Parts of speech for Oncogene
noun
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preposition
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oncogene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oncogene usage trend in Literature
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