Epistasis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪˈpɪstəsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epistasis is a noun meaning (genetics) The modification of the expression of a gene by another unrelated one.
Meaning
(genetics) The modification of the expression of a gene by another unrelated one.
Word Forms
- epistases
Synonyms for epistasis
Depending on context, synonyms include hypostasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypostasis, edit, paramutation, transgenosis, mutation, introgression.
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