Recombinant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Recombinant is an adjective meaning Formed by a new combination of existing elements.
Meaning
Formed by a new combination of existing elements.
More Meanings
- (genetics) Formed by genetic recombination.
- (genetics) An organism, cell, or haplotype formed by genetic recombination.
Example Sentences
The new HIV test is the first test designed for widespread application that uses recombinant technology to test for highly specific HIV antibodies.
Word Forms
- recombinants
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