A type of gene that makes a protein called a tumor suppressor protein that helps control cell growth. Mutations (changes in DNA) in antioncogenes may lead to cancer. Also called tumor suppressor gene.
<molecular biology> A gene which suppresses the formation of tumours (tumour-suppressor gene). Deletion or inactivation of this gene is believed to be a necessary prerequisite for tumour development. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
(an″te-ong´ko-jēn″) tumor suppressor gene.
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′tē-ong′ō-jēn Synonyms: tumor suppressor gene