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EXON
exon, coding DNA
(noun) sequence of a gene’s DNA that transcribes into protein structures; “exons are interspersed with introns”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
exon (plural exons)
An officer of the Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.
Etymology 2
Noun
exon (plural exons)
(genetics) A region of a transcribed gene present in the final functional RNA molecule.
Coordinate terms
• intron
Anagrams
• oxen, xeno-
Source: Wiktionary
Ex"on, n. Etym: [NL., from E. Exe (Celt. uisge water) the name of a river.]
Definition: A native or inhabitant of Exeter, in England.
Ex"on, n. Etym: [F. expect an under officer.]
Definition: An officer of the Yeomen of the Guard; an Exempt. [Eng.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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CRITICAL
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
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