DNA 염기 서열의 변화를 수반하지 않으면서 유전자 발현이나 세포 형질에 일어나는 유전 가능한 변화와 관련된.
Relating to heritable changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence.
예문:
"Epigenetic markers can be influenced by lifestyle choices and passed down to future generations."
"The study focuses on epigenetic mechanisms that regulate gene silencing in cancer cells."
주변이나 기저의 암석 형성보다 나중에 형성된, 특히 광상이나 지질 구조에 대해 쓰임.
Formed at a later time than the surrounding or underlying rock formations, especially in reference to mineral deposits.
예문:
"The epigenetic mineral veins were deposited in the fractures of the older granite host rock."
"Geologists identified the ore body as epigenetic because it cut across the existing sedimentary layers."