Suppressor Definition

sə-prĕsər
suppressors
noun
suppressors
One that suppresses.
A suppressor of free speech.
American Heritage Medicine
A gene that suppresses the phenotypic expression of another gene, especially of a mutant gene.
American Heritage Medicine
A device, such as a resistor or grid, that is used in an electrical or electronic system to reduce unwanted currents.
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Synonyms:
  • suppresser
  • suppresser gene
  • suppressor gene

Other Word Forms of Suppressor

Noun

Singular:
suppressor
Plural:
suppressors

Suppressor Sentence Examples

  • Genes such as tumor suppressor genes tightly regulate this growth cycle.

  • Gene therapy Scientists are studying oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes.

  • An RB1 gene is non-functional when it is changed or missing (deleted) and no longer produces normal tumor suppressor protein.

  • A surge suppressor includes a circuit breaker that will protect equipment from damage from a surge in electricity (e.g. a lightning strike ).

  • The attenuating mutation at residue 91 in VP3 is shown in cyan, and all suppressor mutations are shown in white.

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Words Starting With

SSUSUP

Words Ending With

RORSOR

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