induce

induce definition - medical

in·duce (ĭn-do͞osˈ)

verb
  1. To bring about or stimulate the occurrence of something, such as labor.
  2. To initiate or increase the production of an enzyme or other protein at the level of genetic transcription.
  3. To produce an electric current or a magnetic charge by induction.

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