Contig
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Contig is a noun meaning (genetics) A set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.
Meaning
(genetics) A set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.
Word Forms
- contigs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supercontig, omnitig, homolog, autozygome, haplome, concatesome.
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