Pronunciation of 'Oncogene'
The word 'Oncogene' refers to a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. It is pronounced as 'ˈɒŋkəˌdʒiːn' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Oncogene' originates from the Greek words 'onkos' meaning mass or bulk, and 'gene' referring to a unit of heredity.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A gene that has the potential to transform a normal cell into a cancerous cell.
Pronounced as 'ON-kuh-jeen', with stress on the first syllable. 'On' as in 'on', 'kuh' as in 'cuh', and 'jeen' as in 'gene'.