superinduce

verb

su·​per·​in·​duce ˌsü-pər-in-ˈdüs 

-ˈdyüs

superinduced; superinducing; superinduces

transitive verb

1

: to introduce as an addition over or above something already existing

2

: bring on, induce

superinduction

ˌsü-pər-in-ˈdək-shən 

noun

Word History

Etymology

Latin superinducere, from super- + inducere to lead in — more at induce

First Known Use

circa 1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

superinduce

transitive verb

su·​per·​in·​duce ˌsü-pər-in-ˈd(y)üs 

superinduced; superinducing

: to increase the rate of formation of (as an enzyme) above the normal

superinduction

-ˈdək-shən 

noun