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epigenetic
ep·i·ge·net·ic [ èppi jə néttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. biology of external origin: having an external rather than a genetic origin
2. embryology developing by gradual change: relating to embryo development by gradual change
3. genetics of gene control unassociated with DNA: relating to the control of changes in gene function that do not involve changes in DNA sequences
4. geology changing after formation: relating to changes in rock formations

ep·i·ge·net·i·cal·ly adverb
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