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inducer

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[in-doo-ser, -dyoo-] / ɪnˈdu sər, -ˈdyu- /

noun

  1. Biochemistry. a substance that has the capability of activating genes within a cell.

  2. Embryology. a part that influences differentiation of another part.

Etymology

Origin of inducer

First recorded in 1545–55, for an earlier sense; induce + -er 1

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