self-replicating
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self–rep·li·cat·ing

adjective \-ˈre-plə-ˌkā-tiŋ\

Definition of SELF-REPLICATING

: reproducing itself autonomously <DNA is a self–replicating molecule>
self–rep·li·ca·tion \-ˌre-plə-ˈkā-shən\ noun

First Known Use of SELF-REPLICATING

1946

Rhymes with SELF-REPLICATING

self–rep·li·cat·ing

adjective \-ˈrep-lə-ˌkāt-iŋ\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SELF–REPLICATING

: reproducing itself autonomously <DNA is a self–replicating molecule>
self–rep·li·ca·tion \-ˌrep-lə-ˈkā-shən\ noun

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