Epigenome
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 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."
- 2 A chemical responsible for the activation of a particular gene.
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From epi- + genome.
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