protooncogene

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A form of proto-oncogene — A gene, promoting the specialization and division of normal cells, that could become an oncogene due to mutation.

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Meanings

nounprotooncogene (plural protooncogenes)

plural protooncogenes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of proto-oncogene.
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