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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