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epigenome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The total epigenetic state of a cell.
A chemical responsible for the activation of a particular gene.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛpɪˈd͡ʒiːnoʊm/

Word forms

epigenome epigenomes

Etymology

From epi- + genome.

Related words

epigenetics epigenomic

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