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epigene
ep·i·gene E0177900 (ĕp′ə-jēn′)adj. Formed, originating, or occurring on or just below the surface of the earth. [French épigène, from Greek epigenēs, growing after : epi-, epi- + -genēs, -born; see genə- in Indo-European roots.]epigene (ˈɛpɪˌdʒiːn) adj (Geological Science) formed or taking place at or near the surface of the earth. Compare hypogene[C19: from French épigène, ultimately from Greek epigignesthai to be born after, from gignesthai to be born]ep•i•gene (ˈɛp ɪˌdʒin) adj. formed or originating on the earth's surface (opposed to hypogene): epigene rock. [1815–25; < French épigène < Greek epigenḗs born after, growing after. See epi-, -gen] epigene
epigene[′ep·ə‚jēn] (geology) A geologic process originating at or near the earth's surface. A structure formed at or near the earth's surface. MedicalSeeepigenetics |