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epigenetics

The correct spelling is epigenetics.

How to pronounce epigenetics

/ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/
noun

IPA: /ˌɛpɪd͡ʒəˈnɛtɪks/

Say it like: Epi-jen-eti-cs

The correct spelling is epigenetics. The study of the processes involved in the genetic development of an organism, especially the activation and deactivation of genes.

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noun

  1. 1.The study of the processes involved in the genetic development of an organism, especially the activation and deactivation of genes.
  2. 2.The study of heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in DNA sequence.

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