transforming gene

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson

0.03 sec.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun

transforming gene - a gene that disposes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells

oncogene

cistron, gene, factor - (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity; "genes were formerly called factors"

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email

Feedback
Add definition

? Mentioned in

Dictionary/thesaurus browser

? Full browser

transformational
transformational grammar
transformational rule
transformationalist
Transformative
transformed
transformer
transforming gene
transformism
Transfreight
Transfretation
Transfrete
Transfuge
Transfund
transfuse

Transformers technology
Transformers Theme
Transformers Theme (Smosh)
Transformers Theme Music Video
Transformers Theme Music Video (Smosh)
Transformers Universes
Transformers Wheeljack (Alternators/Binaltech)
Transformers Windcharger (Alternator/Binaltech)
Transformers Windcharger (Alternators/Binaltech)
Transformers: Animated
Transformers: the Movie
TransformersCon
TransforMiiX
transforming
transforming
transforming

Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.