sliding clamp

noun

A ring-shaped protein complex essential for DNA replication.

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Meanings

nounsliding clamp (plural sliding clamps)

plural sliding clamps

  1. molecular biologyA ring-shaped protein complex essential for DNA replication.
  2. hardwareengineeringA specialized hand tool used to hold materials firmly in place while they are being worked on.
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