recombinant
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re·com·bi·nant

adjective \(ˌ)rē-ˈkäm-bə-nənt\

Definition of RECOMBINANT

1
: relating to or exhibiting genetic recombination <recombinant progeny>
2
a : relating to or containing genetically engineered DNA
b : produced by genetic engineering <recombinant bovine growth hormone>
recombinant noun

First Known Use of RECOMBINANT

1942

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