photogene

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See also: photogène

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfəʊtəʊd͡ʒiːn/

Etymology 1

From photo- +‎ -gene.

Noun

photogene (plural photogenes)

  1. (obsolete) A photograph.
  2. (archaic) An afterimage.
    • 1864-1898, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Biology
      In youth , the visual apparatus is so quickly restored to its state of integrity , that many of these photogenes, as they are called , cannot be perceived .

Etymology 2

From photo- +‎ gene.

Noun

photogene (plural photogenes)

  1. (genetics) A gene involved in photosynthesis.