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epigenome

Syllables: ep·i·ge·nome/ˌɛpɪˈd͡ʒiːnoʊm/

epigenome noun: the total epigenetic state of a cell.

Noun

epigenome (plural epigenomes)

  1. The total epigenetic state of a cell.
    • It is now possible to define whole epigenomes, representing the totality of epigenetic marks in a given cell type. Epigenetic processes are essential for packaging and interpreting the genome, are fundamental to normal development and are increasingly recognized as being involved in human disease.2008 August 7, The American Association for Cancer Research Human Epigenome Task Force; European Union, Network of Excellence, Scientific Advisory Board, “Moving AHEAD with an international human...
  2. A chemical responsible for the activation of a particular gene.

Forms of epigenome

pluralepigenomes

Origin of epigenome

From epi- + genome.

Questions about epigenome

What does epigenome mean?
Epigenome means the total epigenetic state of a cell.
What part of speech is epigenome?
Epigenome is a noun.
How do you pronounce epigenome?
Epigenome is pronounced /ˌɛpɪˈd͡ʒiːnoʊm/.
What is the plural of epigenome?
The plural of epigenome is epigenomes.

Words near epigenome in the dictionary

  1. epigenetics
  2. epigenic
  3. epigenics
  4. epigenist
  5. epigenists
  6. epigenome
  7. epigenomes
  8. epigenomic
  9. epigenomically
  10. epigenomics
  11. epigenotoxic

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