cancer gene

American  

noun

1. oncogene.

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Etymology

Origin of cancer gene

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Scientists have built a detailed map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a major cancer gene affect tumor growth.

From Science Daily

Most treatment strategies focus on blocking a frequently mutated cancer gene known as KRAS.

From Science Daily

The research team first studied patients who are at a high risk of developing breast or ovarian cancers because they inherit a faulty copy of the cancer gene -- BRCA2 -- from their parents.

From Science Daily

According to her statement, in February 2023, Munn took a genetic test that checked for cancer genes — including BRCA, the most well-known breast cancer gene — and tested negative across the board, only to find out two months later that she had breast cancer.

From Salon

She said she tested negative for all of them, including BRCA, the most well-known breast cancer gene.

From New York Times