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 blot

noun

West·ern blot | \ ˌwes-tərn-ˈblät

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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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