cycle threshold

noun

The number of times a sample of DNA must be copied using PCR before the total amount of DNA detectable is above a certain cut-off.

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Meanings

nouncycle threshold (plural cycle thresholds)

plural cycle thresholds

  1. molecular biologyThe number of times a sample of DNA must be copied using PCR before the total amount of DNA detectable is above a certain cut-off.

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Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe number of times a sample of DNA must be copied using PCR before the total amount of DNA detectable is above a certain cut-off.

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