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repressor


re·pres·sor

noun \ri-ˈpre-sər\

Definition of REPRESSOR

: one that represses; especially : a protein that is determined by a regulatory gene, binds to a genetic operator, and inhibits the initiation of transcription of messenger RNA
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Origin of REPRESSOR

New Latin
First Known Use: 1611

Rhymes with REPRESSOR

addresser, aggressor, assessor, caresser, compressor, confessor, cross-dresser, depressor, hairdresser, oppressor, processor, professor, regressor, successor, transgressor, vinedresser

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