Pangene is a term that refers to a hypothetical gene proposed by Darwin that controls all hereditary traits in living organisms. While there is no consensus on the existence of pangenes, the idea has inspired a number of synonyms for this concept. One such synonym is "pan-genome," which refers to the complete set of genes in a species. Another is "master gene," which suggests a controlling force over all other genes. Similarly, "omnicode" implies a comprehensive genetic code that governs all traits. These words represent a variety of interpretations of the concept of pangenes and reflect the ongoing debate over the nature of genetic inheritance.