Definition of REPRESSOR

repressor

Plural: repressors

Noun

  • an agent that represses
  • Anything that represses.
  • Any protein that binds to DNA and thus regulates the expression of genes by decreasing the rate of transcription.

Synonyms

represser

Scrabble Score: 11

repressor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
repressor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
repressor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

repressor: valid Words With Friends Word