Epigenetic: Something that affects a cell, organ or individual without directly affecting its DNA. An epigenetic change may indirectly influence the expression of the genome. See also: Epigenetics.
From epi- meaning, in this context, after or beside + genetic.
noun 1. Biology . a. the theory that an embryo develops from the successive differentiation of an originally undifferentiated structure ( opposed to preformation ). b ...
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How do epigenetic modifications affect genes? Genes carry the blueprints to make proteins in the cell. The DNA sequence of a gene is transcribed into RNA ...
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Definition of EPIGENETIC. 1. a: of, relating to, or produced by the chain of developmental processes in epigenesis that lead from genotype to phenotype after the ...