optogenetic

English

Etymology

opto- +‎ genetic

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

optogenetic (not comparable)

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

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