Pleiotropic
Meaning of the word
The word “pleotropic” is an adjective that refers to something that has multiple effects or characteristics. It is mainly used in the area of genetics to describe a gene that affects several different characteristics or functions in an organism.
Origin of the word
The word “pleotropic” originates in the Greek “pleio-” which means “many” and “trops” which means “directions”. Therefore, the term indicates the ability of a gene or characteristic of affecting various different directions or aspects.
Word adverbs
– Pleiotropically
Conjunctions of the word
– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– However
Synonyms of the word
– Multifaceted
– Multifunctional
– Multidirectional
– Polyfunctional
– Polydirectional
Word Definitions
– which has multiple effects or characteristics
– which affects various directions or different aspects
– Related to a gene that influences various characteristics or functions
Phrases that the word applies
– The pleotropic gene is responsible for several characteristics of the body.
– The pleototropic effect of this substance can be observed in different body systems.
– The drug has a pleototropic effect, acting in several diseases simultaneously.
Examples of the word in text
– The study showed that the pleotropic gene is associated with greater susceptibility to heart disease and diabetes.
– The mutation in this Pleiotropic gene resulted in changes in various physical characteristics of the body.
– Researchers are investigating the mechanisms by which this pleotropic gene acts in different body systems.
Rhymes with the word
– Topic
– Critical
– Symbiotic
– Exotic
– Neurotic
Anagrams with the word
– No anagrams were found with the word “pleotropic”.