epigenome

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epigenome

/ˌɛpɪˈd͡ʒiːnoʊm/

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From epi- + genome.

noun epigenomes

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

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@misc{epigenome_2026,
  title = {epigenome},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/epigenome},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}