different between oncogene vs oncogenomics

English

Etymology

From onco- +? gene.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /???k?(?)d?i?n/

Noun

oncogene (plural oncogenes)

1. (oncology, genetics) Any gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.
   • 1999, Matt Ridley, Genome, Harper Perennial 2004, p. 234:

     It was obvious from the start what kinds of genes oncogenes would turn out to be – genes that encourage cells to grow.

Derived terms

• oncogenesis
• proto-oncogene

Related terms

• oncoprotein

Translations

Further reading

• oncogene at OneLook Dictionary Search

Italian

Adjective

oncogene

1. feminine plural of oncogeno

Portuguese

Noun

oncogene m (plural oncogenes)

1. (oncology, genetics) oncogene (gene that contributes to the conversion of a normal cell into a cancerous cell)

English

Etymology

onco- +? genomics

Noun

oncogenomics (uncountable)

1. (medicine) The study of the relationship between the genome of an individual and cancer

Derived terms

• personalized oncogenomics ( POG )

Related terms

• oncogenome