recombinant

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adjective

Formed by a new combination of existing elements.

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Meanings

adjectiverecombinant (not comparable)
  1. not comparableFormed by a new combination of existing elements.
  2. not comparablebiologyFormed by genetic recombination.

    The new HIV test is the first test designed for widespread application that uses recombinant technology to test for highly specific HIV antibodies.

    1988 December 11, Chris Bull, “Get Ready For The 5-Minute HIV Test”, in Gay Community News, volume 16, number 22, page 1
nounrecombinant (plural recombinants)

plural recombinants

  1. biologyAn organism, cell, or haplotype formed by genetic recombination.
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APA

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Chicago

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