FGFR2 gene
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| FGFR2 gene | |
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| Term | FGFR2 gene |
| Short definition | FGFR2 gene (…jeen) A gene that makes a protein involved in cell division, cell maturation, new blood vessel formation, wound healing, and bone growth and development. A mutation (change) in the FGFR2 gene can cause the FGFR2 protein to become overactive in certain bone disorders, genetic disorders, and cancers. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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FGFR2 gene - (pronounced) (…jeen) A gene that makes a protein involved in cell division, cell maturation, new blood vessel formation, wound healing, and bone growth and development. A mutation (change) in the FGFR2 gene can cause the FGFR2 protein to become overactive in certain bone disorders, genetic disorders, and cancers. Also called the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene
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