polyribonucleotide

noun

poly·​ri·​bo·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide ˌpä-lē-ˌrī-bō-ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce polyribonucleotide (audio)
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: a polynucleotide in which the mononucleotides are ribonucleotides

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polyribonucleotide was in 1956

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“Polyribonucleotide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyribonucleotide. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

polyribonucleotide

noun
poly·​ri·​bo·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide ˌpäl-i-ˌrī-bō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce polyribonucleotide (audio)
: a polynucleotide in which the mononucleotides are ribonucleotides
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