retrogene

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noun

A piece of DNA reverse transcribed from mRNA inserted into a random place in the genome.

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Meanings

nounretrogene (plural retrogenes)

plural retrogenes

  1. biologyA piece of DNA reverse transcribed from mRNA inserted into a random place in the genome.

Origin

From retro- + gene.

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APA

retrogene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogene

MLA

“retrogene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retrogene,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrogene.

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