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English
Etymology
From anti- + oncogene.
Noun
antioncogene (plural antioncogenes)
- (genetics) Any gene that suppresses the formation of tumours
Translations
Portuguese
Etymology
From anti- + oncogene.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌɐ̃.t͡ʃi.õ.koˈʒẽ.ni/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌɐ̃.t͡ʃi.õ.koˈʒe.ne/
Noun
antioncogene m (plural antioncogenes)
- (genetics) antioncogene (any gene that suppresses the formation of tumours)