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de⋅re⋅press

  [dee-ri-pres]
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–verb (used with object) Genetics.
induce (def. 5).
Origin:
1960–65; de- + repress

Related forms:
de⋅re⋅pres⋅sion  [dee-ri-presh-uhn] , noun
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de·re·press   (dē'rĭ-prěs')   
tr.v.   de·re·pressed, de·re·press·ing, de·re·press·es
To induce the operation of (a gene) by deactivating the repressor.
de're·pres'sion (-prěsh'ən) n.
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Main Entry: de·re·press
Pronunciation: "dE-ri-'pres
Function: transitive verb
: to activate (a gene or enzyme) by releasing from a blockedstate —de·re·pres·sion /-'presh-&n/ noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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derepression de·re·pres·sion (dē'rĭ-prěsh'ən)
n.
The activation of an operator gene by the deactivation of a repressor gene.

de're·press' (-prěs') v.

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