Stem-loop
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stem-loop is a noun meaning (genetics) A short length of intramolecularly bonded single-stranded DNA or RNA.
Meaning
(genetics) A short length of intramolecularly bonded single-stranded DNA or RNA.
Word Forms
- stem-loops
Synonyms for stem-loop
Depending on context, synonyms include hairpin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stemloop, octaloop, tetraloop, pentaloop, triloop, heptaloop.
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