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expression

expression

38 7.2
The process when a gene makes a protein used by the body
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈsprɛʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : expresión génica
  • So it works with another protein to regulate the expression of certain genes, OK.
  • gene expression
  • expression levels
  • regulation of gene expression

How has what has happened to us affected the expression of those genes?

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Examples

  • However, the absolute level of gene expression varied greatly between the T cells and ES cells.

    Academic text (2017)

  • We next addressed whether the KG-sensitive changes in gene expression cause a functional consequence for protein expression.

    Academic text (2017)

  • And one of the main things they do we found is they control the expression or control information in the cell.

    Rich Roll

  • How has what has happened to us affected the expression of those genes?

    The Diary Of A CEO

  • And the expression of proteins is the expression of life.

  • So, we can actually change the expression of genes.

    What the Health (2017)

  • How do certain environments influence the expression of genes in the cells in the brain?

    Big Think

  • Some cells have no detectable expression and others easily measurable expression.

  • The AR is a DNA-binding transcription factor that can modulate the expression of many genes.

    Academic text (2017)

  • The expression of the gene for lactose intolerance varies among different populations.

Synonyms

gene expression
vsexpression
  • Specialized
5 4.3

A process where a cell uses a gene's information to make a protein

is the general term for producing gene products without listing mechanisms

Compounds

facial expression
24 1.8

A look or movement on the face that shows feelings

self-expression
14 4.2

A way of showing your thoughts and feelings and your personality through art, music, or writing

gene expression
  • Specialized
5 4.3

A process where a cell uses a gene's information to make a protein

downcast expression
1 4.2

A sad look that shows someone feels unhappy

idiomatic expression
1 6.0

A phrase whose meaning is not the same as its words

slang expression
  • Slang
1 9.1

An informal word or phrase used in casual speech, not for formal situations

dogface expression
8.4

A face people make to look like a puppy when they ask for something

dyspeptic expression
9.6

A face that shows discomfort or dislike

exponential expression
  • Specialized
8.1

A number like e raised to a power in a math formula

funereal expression
8.4

A very sad, serious look that shows deep sadness

moony expression
  • Informal
8.1

A dreamy, absent-minded look that shows someone is lost in thought

healthy expression of sexuality
  • NSFW
5.2

Showing sexual feelings or actions in a safe, respectful way that helps your emotional and physical health

indirect expression
6.4

A way of telling someone something without saying it directly

parenthetical expression
7.0

Words or a short phrase added inside a sentence to give extra information without changing its meaning

patibulary expression
  • Archaic
9.9

A face that shows fear of punishment or death

pokerish expression
  • Informal
8.6

A face that shows no feelings so others cannot guess what someone thinks

shitface expression
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude, silly face that shows dislike or makes fun of someone

turn of expression
5.9

A special way of saying something when speaking or writing

verbal expression
3.7

To show ideas and feelings using spoken or written words

vibrant expression
5.3

A lively way to show feeling in art or performance

wan expression
8.7

A pale, weak look on a person's face that shows illness or feeling tired

How Active

overexpression
  • Specialized
2 7.7
upregulation
  • Specialized
1 7.9
expression
  • Specialized
38 7.2
repression
11 7.2

Surface Forms

expression singular
expressions plural

Morphology

expression = express (semi-transparent) = express + ion

The genetic sense is a specialized technical extension of 'express' meaning 'to make manifest or produce', so the morphological link is clear but the exact biological process may not be obvious to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Expression comes from Latin parts ex- ('out') and primere ('to press'), like the English word press. In genetics, gene expression is when a gene's information is 'pressed out' to make a protein or other product.