"epimutation" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: [ɛpɪmjuˈteɪʃən] Forms: epimutations [plural]
Rhymes: -eɪʃən Etymology: From epi- + mutation; compare epigenetic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|epi|mutation}} epi- + mutation Head templates: {{en-noun}} epimutation (plural epimutations)
  1. (genetics) A heritable change in gene expression that does not affect the actual base pair sequence of DNA. Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: epimutant, epimutational, epigenetics Translations (Translations): épimutation [feminine] (French)

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