proto-oncogene
noun
pro·to-on·co·gene
ˌprōt-ō-ˈäŋ-kə-ˌjēn 
: a gene having the potential for change into an active oncogene
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“Proto-oncogene.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/proto-oncogene. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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