optogenetic

English

Etymology

From opto- +‎ genetic.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌɑptoʊd͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌɒptəʊd͡ʒɪˈnɛtɪk/

Adjective

optogenetic (not comparable)

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