Pronunciation of 'Oncogene'
The word 'Oncogene' refers to a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. It is pronounced as /ˈɒŋkəˌdʒiːn/ in English, with emphasis on the first syllable. The term originates from the Greek words 'onkos' meaning mass or bulk, and 'gene' referring to a unit of heredity.
Word Origin
The term 'Oncogene' is derived from the Greek words 'onkos' (ὄγκος), meaning mass or bulk, and 'gene', a term used in genetics to describe a unit of heredity.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A gene that has the potential to cause cancer, typically through mutation or increased expression.
Pronounced as 'ON-kuh-jeen'. 'ON' as in 'on', 'kuh' as in 'cuh', and 'jeen' as in 'gene'. Stress is on the first syllable.