microsatellite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English micro- Latin satellitemlbor. Middle French satelliteder. English satellite English microsatellite From micro- + satellite.
Meanings
- A miniature satellite.
- Any of a group of polymorphic loci in DNA that consist of repeat units of just a few base pairs.
- An artificial satellite between 10 and 100 kilograms in mass.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsatellites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |