ONCOGENES

Noun Verb Adjective

Definition

ONCOGENES Oncogenes are genes that have the potential to cause cancer when mutated, with the root meanings of "onco-" referring to tumor and "-genes" referring to producing.

Scrabble Information

Word: ONCOGENES

Length: 9 letters

Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS

Status: Official Scrabble word

Usage

The word ONCOGENES can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.