Pronunciation of 'Oncogene'
The word 'oncogene' is pronounced as /ˈɒŋ.kə.dʒiːn/ in English (en-US). It refers to a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. The pronunciation emphasizes the first syllable 'ON', with 'gene' pronounced as 'jeen'.
Word Origin
The term 'oncogene' originates from the Greek words 'onco-' meaning 'mass' or 'tumor' and 'gene' referring to a unit of heredity.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A gene that has the potential to cause cancer. In tumor cells, these genes are often mutated or expressed at high levels.
Pronounced as 'ON-kuh-jeen'. 'ON' as in 'on', 'kuh' as in 'cuh', and 'jeen' as in 'gene'.