cosmid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɑzmɪd/ (General-American)
- /ˈkɒzmɪd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of cos + plasmid.
Meanings
- A type of plasmid (often used as a cloning vector) constructed by the insertion of cos sequences, which are DNA sequences of the lambda phage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cosmids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |