photogene

noun — 3 senses

photogene

noun

/ˈfəʊtəʊd͡ʒiːn/

Etymology From photo- + -gene.

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 .

photogene

noun

Etymology From photo- + gene.

1

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A gene involved in photosynthesis.

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