Pronunciation of 'Epigenetics'
The term 'Epigenetics' refers to the study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence. Pronounced as /ˌɛpɪdʒəˈnɛtɪks/ in English (en-US), it is derived from Greek roots.
Word Origin
The word 'Epigenetics' originates from the Greek prefix 'epi-' meaning 'over' or 'above', and 'genetics', which pertains to genes and heredity.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence.
Pronounced as 'eh-pih-jeh-NEH-tiks'. 'Eh' as in 'pet', 'pih' as in 'pit', 'jeh' as in 'jet', 'NEH' with stress, and 'tiks' as in 'ticks'.