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antioncogene.

antioncogene (any gene that suppresses the formation of tumours)

12 characters5 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɐ̃.t͡ʃi.õ.koˈʒẽ.ni/Brazil/ˌɐ̃.ti.õ.kɔˈʒɛ.nɨ/Portugal
  1. antioncogene (any gene that suppresses the formation of tumours)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ent- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *h₂énts Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *h₂énti Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ́ (ăntĭ́) Ancient Greek ἀντι- (anti-)der. Portuguese anti- Portuguese onco- Portuguese gene Portuguese oncogene Portuguese antioncogene From anti- + oncogene.

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