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Definition of downregulate in English:

downregulate

transitive verb

[with object]Physiology Biochemistry

  • Lower the rate or level of (a process such as gene expression, or sensitivity to a physiologically active substance) by downregulation.

Pronunciation

downregulate

/dounˈreɡyəˌlāt/ /daʊnˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt/