photogene

See also: photogène

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfəʊtəʊd͡ʒiːn/

Etymology 1

From photo- +‎ -gene.

Noun

photogene (plural photogenes)

1. (obsolete) A photograph.
2. (archaic) An afterimage.
   • 1864-1898, Herbert Spencer, Principles of Biology

     In youth , the visual apparatus is so quickly restored to its state of integrity , that many of these photogenes, as they are called , cannot be perceived .

Etymology 2

From photo- +‎ gene.

Noun

photogene (plural photogenes)

1. (genetics) A gene involved in photosynthesis.