Western blot

noun

Definition of Western blot

: a blot consisting of a sheet of nitrocellulose or nylon that contains spots of protein for identification by a suitable molecular probe and is used especially for the detection of antibodies

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Western blotting

noun

Origin and Etymology of western blot

after Southern blot

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First Known Use: 1981

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Western blot

noun West·ern blot \ ˌwes-tərn-ˈblät \

medical Definition of Western blot

: a blot consisting of a sheet of cellulose nitrate or nylon that contains spots of protein for identification by a suitable molecular probe and is used especially for the detection of antibodies — compare northern blot, southern blot

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