Underexpressed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Underexpressed is an adjective meaning (genetics) Not expressed to the usual or expected degree.
Meaning
(genetics) Not expressed to the usual or expected degree.
Example Sentences
These genes may be overexpressed and underexpressed with respect to the other genes and with respect to a particular condition.
Antonyms for underexpressed
Common opposites include overexpressed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nonexpressed, underexpressing, undertranslated, unexpressed, undersequenced, underactivated.
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