epigenome

/ˌɛpɪˈd͡ʒiːnoʊm/
noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

The total epigenetic state of a cell.

It is now possible to define whole epigenomes, representing the totality of epigenetic marks in a given cell type. Epigenetic processes are essential for packaging and interpreting the genome, are fundamental to normal development and are increasingly recognized as being involved in human disease.

2

A chemical responsible for the activation of a particular gene.

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