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Meaning of epigenome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌɛpɪˈd͡ʒiːnoʊm

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi epigenomi
Français épigénome

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

epigenomics epigenotoxicity epigenotype epigenotyping epigeum epiglottal

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