atrogene

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noun

Any gene that has an influence on atrophy of muscle tissue.

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Meanings

nounatrogene (plural atrogenes)

plural atrogenes

  1. biologyAny gene that has an influence on atrophy of muscle tissue.

Origin

Blend of atrophy + gene.

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APA

atrogene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atrogene

MLA

“atrogene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atrogene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “atrogene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/atrogene.

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