polycomb

noun

polycomb

noun

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

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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A protein (or one of a larger group) whose function is to modify gene expression via changes to chromatin

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