epigenetic

/ˌɛpəʤəˈnɛtɪk/
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Definitions of epigenetic
  1. adjective
    (geology) formed after the surrounding rock has settled, said of a rock, ore, or other type of deposit
  2. adjective
    (biology) showing changes in a cell or organism that produce particular characteristics without changes in DNA sequence
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