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in·duc·er

(ĭn-do͞o′sər, -dyo͞o′-)

1. One that induces, especially a substance that is capable of activating transcription from specific genes within a cell.

2. A part or structure in an embryo that influences the differentiation of another part.

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in•duc•er

(ɪnˈdu sər, -ˈdyu-)

n.

1. Biochem. a substance that has the capability of activating genes within a cell.

2. a part of an embryo that influences differentiation of another part.

[1545–55]

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Noun	1.	inducer - an agent capable of activating specific genes agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect
	2.	inducer - someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on persuader communicator - a person who communicates with others lobbyist - someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer Svengali - someone (usually maleficent) who tries to persuade or force another person to do his bidding coaxer, wheedler - someone who tries to persuade by blandishment and coaxing

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induttore

in·duc·er

n. inductor, provocador de una acción específica.

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