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to express

to express

24 8.4
To show a gene's effect in a living thing
  • verb
  • /ɪkˈsprɛs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : expresar
  • And let's consider the genes that are expressed in each cell type.
  • expressed genes
  • expressed in cells
  • expressed proteins

What is the way your genetics express themselves is fluid.

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Examples

  • Only some genes are expressed in each cell type.

  • Missoula, Mont. -- Six University of Montana faculty members have expressed interest in the university's second round of buyouts.

    Academic text (2017)
  • And so you know which RNA has been expressed in which cells.

  • So the system is designed to read and express genes that are necessary for certain functions.

  • They control when and if our genes will express themselves.

  • Our results show that the pepper H2A and H4 genes were expressed in the seven tissues.

    Academic text (2015)
  • In this experiment, we observed how certain environmental factors can express the gene responsible for flower color.

  • The research highlighted that specific nutrients can express genes that enhance plant growth.

  • Scientists can manipulate conditions to express genes linked to disease resistance in crops.

Antonyms

176 4.8

To stop public protest by force or by people in power

Phrasal Verbs

Show or say your emotions to other people

Show your feelings with words, actions, or your face

Compounds

3 3.7

An elevator that goes directly to higher floors without stopping

2 7.0

A fast mail service in the United States using riders on horses

1 2.8

A service that sends letters and packages faster than regular post

ankle express
  • Informal
8.9

A fast run to get somewhere using only your legs

A large fast passenger ship that has very comfortable rooms and many services

express trust
  • Formal
7.0

An agreement people make on purpose to hold and manage money or property for someone, usually written down

How Much

to overexpress
  • Specialized
1 8.5
to express
  • Specialized
24 8.4

Surface Forms

express infinitive
expressed past
expressed past participle
expressing present participle
expresses third person singular

Morphology

express = press (semi-transparent) = ex + press

The biological sense 'to be manifested' is a metaphorical extension of 'press out' (ex- + press); the connection is abstract and specialized.

Etymology

Express comes from ex- 'out' and press 'to press'. The image is 'pressing out' something hidden, so when a gene is expressed it 'shows' or appears in the plant or animal.