Underexpressed

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not expressed to the usual or expected degree

    "These genes may be overexpressed and underexpressed with respect to the other genes and with respect to a particular condition."

Example

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"These genes may be overexpressed and underexpressed with respect to the other genes and with respect to a particular condition."

Etymology

From under- + expressed.

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