jə̇n, ˌjen noun combining form
also -gene ˌjēn
( -s )
Etymology: French -gène, from Greek -genēs born, from root of gignesthai to be born — more at kin
1. : one that generates
halo gen
melano gen
andro gen
2. : one that is produced or generated
exo gen
culti gen
phos gene