Pronunciation of 'Oncogene'
The word 'oncogene' refers to a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. It is pronounced as 'ˈɒŋ.kəˌdʒiːn' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'oncogene' originates from the Greek words 'onco-' meaning 'mass' or 'tumor' and '-gene' meaning 'producer' or 'originator'. It was first used in the context of cancer research in the 1960s.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A gene that has the potential to cause cancer, typically by leading to uncontrolled cell growth.
Pronounced as 'ONG-kuh-jeen'. 'ONG' as in 'song', 'kuh' as in 'cut', and 'jeen' as in 'gene'.