polynucleotide

noun

poly·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide ˌpä-lē-ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce polynucleotide (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: a polymeric chain of nucleotides

Examples of polynucleotide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Non-invasive therapies featuring polynucleotides, exosomes, and radiofrequency energy represent a new frontier in biohacking. Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polynucleotide was in 1911

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“Polynucleotide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polynucleotide. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

polynucleotide

noun
poly·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide -ˈn(y)ü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce polynucleotide (audio)
: a polymeric chain of mononucleotides
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