downexpression

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noun

The lower than normal expression of a protein.

Opposite
upexpression
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Meanings

noundownexpression (usually uncountable, plural downexpressions)

plural downexpressions

  1. uncountableusuallybiochemistryThe lower than normal expression of a protein.

    Antonyms: upexpression

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe lower than normal expression of a protein.

Opposite
upexpression

Origin

From down- + expression.

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APA

downexpression. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downexpression

MLA

“downexpression.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downexpression. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “downexpression,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downexpression.

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