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epistasis Definition

epis·ta·sis (ē pis′tə sis)

noun

Genetics the suppression of gene expression by one or more other genes

Etymology: ModL < Gr, a stopping < ephistanai, to stop, orig. to place upon < epi-, epi- + histanai, to stand

Browse dictionary entries near epistasis

  1. ‹ episome
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  6. ‹ episcopalism
  7. ‹ Episcopalian
  8. ‹ episcopal
  9. ‹ episcopacy
  10. ‹ episcia
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