Optogenetic

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: en, /ˌɑptoÊŠdʒɪˈnÉ›tɪk/
• RP IPA: en, /ˌɒptəʊdʒɪˈnÉ›tɪk/

Origin

- + opto + genetic

Full definition of optogenetic

Adjective

1. generated by light
2. (genetics) Describing any of several techniques in which optical technology is used to form images of genetically targeted proteins or neurons