amplicon en · NOUN
Etymology
From ampli(fy) + -icon (as in replicon).
Meanings
- A piece of DNA or RNA formed as the product of natural or artificial amplification events, as in a polymerase chain reaction
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| amplicons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
interamplicon · subamplicon · ampliconic
Synonyms
Translations (1)
pt amplicon (piece of DNA or RNA formed as the product of amplification events)