gerontogene

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noun

Any gene that is involved in the regulation of aging and life span

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Meanings

noungerontogene (plural gerontogenes)

plural gerontogenes

  1. informalbiologyAny gene that is involved in the regulation of aging and life span

Origin

From geronto- + gene.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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