Epigenomics

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Epigenomics
TermEpigenomics
Short definitionepigenomics (EH-pih-jeh-NOH-Mix) The study of all the epigenetic changes in a cell. Epigenetic changes are changes in the way genes are turned on and off without changing the actual DNA sequence. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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epigenomics - (pronounced) (EH-pih-jeh-NOH-Mix) The study of all the epigenetic changes in a cell. Epigenetic changes are changes in the way genes are turned on and off without changing the actual DNA sequence. They can be caused by aging and environmental factors such as diet, exercise, medications, and chemicals. Epigenetic changes can affect a person's risk of disease and can be passed from parents to their children

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