polycomb

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English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ comb, in reference to the sex comb.

Noun

polycomb (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) A protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression via changes to chromatin
    Synonyms: (abbreviation) pc, PC

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