# oncogene

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ · frequency rank #67,703

## Definitions
1. Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.

## Etymology
From onco- + gene.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/oncogene