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epigenomes

epigenomes is the plural of epigenome.

Meaning of epigenome

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.

Questions about epigenomes

What is epigenomes the plural of?
Epigenomes is the plural of epigenome.

Words near epigenomes in the dictionary

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

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