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tumor suppressor gene (TOO-mer suh-PREH-ser jeen)

 A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in tumor suppressor genes may lead to cancer. Also called antioncogene.



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