antisense oligonucleotide

noun

A short, synthetic DNA or RNA molecule designed to target and modulate gene expression.

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Meanings

nounantisense oligonucleotide (plural antisense oligonucleotides)

plural antisense oligonucleotides

  1. molecular geneticsA short, synthetic DNA or RNA molecule designed to target and modulate gene expression.

    Synonyms: ASO

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA short, synthetic DNA or RNA molecule designed to target and modulate gene expression.

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ASO
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APA

antisense oligonucleotide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antisense%20oligonucleotide

MLA

“antisense oligonucleotide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antisense%20oligonucleotide. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “antisense oligonucleotide,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antisense%20oligonucleotide.

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