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What is
fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene
?Pronunciation: /fibroblast* groʊθ ˈfæktər riˈsɛptər θri ʤin/
fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene
Definition
A gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell division, cell maturation, formation of new blood vessels, wound healing, and bone growth, development, and maintenance. A mutation (change) in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene may cause the FGFR3 protein to become overactive in certain bone disorders, genetic conditions, and cancers. Also called FGFR3 gene.