발현돼요 · 발현됐어요 · 발현될 거예요 · 발현된 (+noun)
to be manifested, to appear, to be expressed (genes, abilities)
Example
이 유전자는 특정 환경에서만 발현된다고 합니다.
They say this gene is expressed only in certain environments.
Word parts
발 emit+현 appear
Literally 'come out and appear' — something latent becoming visible.
Good to know
Don't confuse with 발견 (discovery); 발현 means something hidden inside shows itself.
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