autogene
|au-to-gene|
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/ˈɔːtəʊˌdʒiːn/
self-replicating gene
Etymology
Etymology Information
'autogene' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'autogenēs,' where 'auto-' meant 'self' and 'genēs' meant 'born or produced.'
Historical Evolution
'autogenēs' transformed into the modern English word 'autogene' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'self-produced,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a self-replicating gene.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a self-replicating gene or a gene that can produce its own effects without external influence.
The autogene was crucial in the study of genetic self-replication.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/16 08:07