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epigenetic

/ˌɛpɪˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does epigenetic mean?

adjective

Relating to or affecting the way in which the expression of a gene is controlled without a change in the DNA sequence itself.

Example

"The study of epigenetic changes in cancer cells has led to a better understanding of the disease."

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