defined:

A gene that is capable of causing the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells.

explained:

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Dr. Lawrence Brody, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genetic and Molecular Biology Branch, defines oncogene.

related
terms:

cancer, gene, protein, tumor suppressor gene

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