plasmid
noun/ˈplæzmɪd/
Frequency rank: #17,469 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A small, circular DNA molecule found in bacteria that replicates independently of chromosomal DNA, often used in genetic engineering.
Example sentence
The researchers inserted the gene into a small plasmid and introduced it into bacterial cells.
Synonyms & related words
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