Found 2 items, similar to Inducer.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: inducer
inducer
n 1: an agent capable of activating specific genes
2: someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on [syn:
persuader]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Inducer
Inducer
\In*du"cer\, n.
1. One who, or that which, induces or incites.
[1913 Webster]
2. Specifically: (Genetics) A substance which, when it
contacts a living cell, causes the activation of a gene;
as, non-metabolizable inducers are useful for studying the
kinetics of genetic control systems.
[PJC]