tumor suppressor gene

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A gene that suppresses cellular proliferation. When inherited in a mutated state in which it is no longer suppressive, it is associated with the development of various cancers, including most familial cancers.

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tumor suppressor gene - a suppressor gene that blocks unscheduled cell division

suppresser gene, suppressor gene, suppresser, suppressor - a gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene (especially of a mutant gene)

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