megabase en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *méǵh₂s Proto-Hellenic *mégas Ancient Greek μέγᾰς (mégăs)der. English mega- English base English megabase From mega- + base.
Meanings
- A length of nucleic acid containing one million nucleotides (bases if single-stranded, base pairs if double-stranded)
- A very large player-built structure where the player lives.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mega base | alternative | lexicographic | |
| megabases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
Mb · Mbp · megabase pair
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fr mégabase (Translations)