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progenitor
[proh-jen-i-ter]
noun
a biologically related ancestor.
a progenitor of the species.
a person or thing that first indicates a direction, originates something, or serves as a model; predecessor; precursor.
the progenitor of modern painting.
progenitor
/ prəʊˈdʒɛnɪtə /
noun
a direct ancestor
an originator or founder of a future development; precursor
Other Word Forms
- progenitorial adjective
- progenitorship noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of progenitor1
Word History and Origins
Origin of progenitor1
Example Sentences
Acting as a key regulator of neurodevelopment, NOVA1 helps determine how neural progenitor cells react to lead exposure, and disturbances in its activity are linked to neurological disorders.
The researchers measured SXR and RAR activity in mouse neural progenitor cells treated with the newly developed compounds and found that the hybrids maintained the biological functions of both parent molecules.
The deluge of dust could help explain why astronomers have struggled to find red supergiant progenitors.
With a career spanning nearly four decades, American death metal progenitors Cannibal Corpse have been one of the most infamous, enduring bands in the genre.
Viewed from Orange County, L.A. is the flagship of the fleet of the absurd, the dreamland of pitchmen and grifters, the progenitor of wicked Hollywood glitz and drive-by shootings.
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