Pronunciation of 'Epigenetics'
Epigenetics is pronounced as /ˌɛpɪdʒəˈnɛtɪks/ in English (en-US). It refers to the study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype caused by mechanisms other than changes in the DNA sequence.
Word Origin
The term 'epigenetics' originates from the Greek prefix 'epi-' meaning 'above' or 'over,' combined with 'genetics,' referring to heredity and genes.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence.
Pronounced as 'eh-pih-jeh-NEH-tiks,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Eh' as in 'epic,' 'pih' as in 'pit,' 'jeh' as in 'jet,' and 'NEH-tiks' as in 'net' and 'ticks.'