어떤 행동이나 과정의 진행을 방해하거나 늦추는 사람 또는 사물.
A person or thing that prevents, hinders, or slows down an action or process.
예문:
"High interest rates can act as a significant inhibitor of economic growth."
"Fear of failure is often the primary inhibitor of creative expression."
화학 반응이나 효소의 활성을 늦추거나 멈추게 하는 물질.
A substance that slows down or stops a chemical reaction, or reduces the activity of an enzyme or catalyst.
예문:
"The doctor prescribed a corrosion inhibitor to protect the metal implants."
"This specific enzyme inhibitor is used to treat high blood pressure."
"Scientists are testing a new growth inhibitor on cancer cells."
다른 유전자의 발현을 억제하는 유전자.
A gene whose presence prevents the expression of another gene located at a different position on the chromosome.
예문:
"The presence of an inhibitor gene can mask the dominant trait in the offspring."
"Researchers identified a genetic inhibitor that prevents the development of certain pigments."