English

Alternative forms

• proto-oncogene

Noun

protooncogene ‎(plural protooncogenes)

1. (genetics) A gene that promotes the specialization and division of normal cells; it can become mutated to form an oncogene.

Italian

Etymology

proto- +‎ oncogene

Noun

protooncogene m ‎(plural protooncogeni)

1. protooncogene