inducer (redirected from Inducer (biology))

in·duc·er  (n-dsr, -dy-)

n.

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.

Thesaurus

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