Suppressor Definition

sə-prĕsər
suppressors
noun
suppressors
One that suppresses.
A suppressor of free speech.
American Heritage Medicine
A gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene, especially of a mutant gene.
American Heritage Medicine
A device, such as a resistor or grid, that is used in an electrical or electronic system to reduce unwanted currents.
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Synonyms:
  • suppresser
  • suppresser gene
  • suppressor gene

Other Word Forms of Suppressor

Noun

Singular:
suppressor
Plural:
suppressors

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