Term: proto-oncogene: a normal gene that has the potential to become an oncogene
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: tenoretic: trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: moonie: an often derogatory term for a member of the Unification Church
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: sweet cider: unfermented cider
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: commercial artist: an illustrator who is supported by advertising
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: guard: the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: chambray: a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: mugger: a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street)
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: v neck: the neck of a garment has the shape in front of the letter V
Broader: gene: (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 | Unrelated: reminder: an experience that causes you to remember something