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 'onco-' meaning 'mass' or 'tumor' and '-gene' meaning 'producer' or 'originator'. It was first used in the context of cancer research in the 1960s and 1970s.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A gene that has the potential to transform a normal cell into a cancerous one, often through mutation or increased expression.
Pronounced as 'ON-kuh-jeen', with stress on the first syllable. 'On' as in 'on', 'kuh' as in 'cuh', and 'jeen' as in 'gene'.