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Noun: tumor suppressor gene
  1. A suppressor gene that blocks unscheduled cell division
    "Mutations in the BRCA1 tumour suppressor gene increase the risk of breast cancer"

Derived forms: tumor suppressor genes

Type of: suppresser, suppresser gene, suppressor, suppressor gene

Encyclopedia: Tumor suppressor gene