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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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