derepression

derepression definition - medical

de·re·pres·sion (dēˌrĭ-prĕshˈən)

noun
The activation of an operator gene by the deactivation of a repressor gene.

Related Forms:

  • deˌre·pressˈ (-prĕsˈ) verb

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