Pronunciation of 'Epigenetics'
The word 'Epigenetics' is pronounced as /ˌɛpɪdʒəˈnɛtɪks/ in English (en-US). It refers to the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.
Word Origin
The term 'epigenetics' originates from the Greek prefix 'epi-' meaning 'on' 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-pi-jeh-NEH-tiks'. 'Eh' as in 'pet', 'pi' as in 'pit', 'jeh' as in 'jet', 'NEH' with emphasis, and 'tiks' as in 'ticks'.