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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

repressors

/rɪˈprɛsərz/ noun · British & US
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What does repressors mean?

noun

A repressor is a protein that inhibits the expression of a gene or a set of genes. In molecular biology, repressors are often used to regulate gene expression in response to environmental changes.

Example

"The discovery of the repressor protein led to a deeper understanding of how cells respond to stress and environmental changes."

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