English–Spanish
“oncogene” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oŋkoˈxen/
Example
El médico explicó que un oncogén puede causar tumores.
The doctor explained that an oncogene can cause tumors.
How to say “oncogene” in Spanish
“Oncogene” in Spanish is oncogén.
Gene whose activation triggers excessive cell division.
Example sentences with oncogén
Es normal sentirse inquieto si te hablan de un oncogén.
It is normal to feel uneasy if someone mentions an oncogene.
Tips for using oncogén
- The phrase 'un oncogén activado' is a frequent collocation to indicate an oncogene that is switched on, and the written acute accent (oncogén) marks the correct stress.