cytogene

noun

cy·​to·​gene ˈsīt-ə-ˌjēn How to pronounce cytogene (audio)
: a self-replicating cytoplasmic gene or determinant (as those of certain plant plastids) compare plasmagene

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“Cytogene.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cytogene. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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