Definition of Modifier gene

1. Noun. A gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene.

Exact synonyms: Modifier
Generic synonyms: Cistron, Factor, Gene

Medical Definition of Modifier gene

1. A nonallelic gene that controls or changes the manifestation of a gene by interfering with its transcription. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Modifier Gene

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modifications
modification enzyme
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modified American plan
modified milk
modified radical hysterectomy
modified radical mastectomy
modified radical mastectomy
modified sit-ups
modified zinc oxide-eugenol cement
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modifier gene (current term)
modifier gene (current term)
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Modigliani
modii
modillion
modillions
modiolar
modiolar
modioli
modiolus
modiolus
modish

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