recombinant

re·com·bi·nant | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈkäm-bə-nənt

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Definition of recombinant

1 : relating to or exhibiting genetic recombination recombinant progeny

2a : relating to or containing genetically engineered DNA

b : produced by genetic engineering recombinant bovine growth hormone

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Recent Examples on the Web When Chinese scientists posted the genetic sequence of the new coronavirus in January, researchers at Novavax started working on recombinant technology to make a synthetic version of the virus. — Katie Thomas, New York Times, "More Coronavirus Vaccines and Treatments Move Toward Human Trials," 8 Apr. 2020 First, recombinant strains that are candidates for a vaccine have to be created in a lab. — Michael Reschke, Indianapolis Star, "IU researcher working on COVID-19 vaccine for infants," 5 Apr. 2020 The boost contained a recombinant version of the surface protein mixed with an immune system booster, or adjuvant, called alum. — Jon Cohen, Science | AAAS, "Another HIV vaccine strategy fails in large-scale study," 2 Feb. 2020 Another hit came in the 1990s when a national controversy erupted over the practice of injecting dairy cows with rBGH — recombinant bovine growth hormone. — jsonline.com, "Americans love soda, fancy water and fake milk. Can the dairy industry keep up?," 7 Jan. 2020 Two vaccines can help prevent a shingles infection: the zoster vaccine live (ZVL) and the recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV), according to the CDC. — Patia Braithwaite, SELF, "Here Are All the Vaccines You Actually Need as an Adult," 26 Aug. 2019 Soleimani had reached out to Mahboobe Ghaedi, a permanent US resident from Iran who has worked in stem cell research and regenerative medicine at several American universities, about getting some recombinant proteins, the indictment says. — Kat Brumback, BostonGlobe.com, "Iranian scientists accused of violating US sanctions," 7 July 2019 Impossible Burger has an ingredient that comes from recombinant organisms that is artificial that might put some people off. — Angela Chen, The Verge, "These are the technology advances that could end animal farming," 9 Nov. 2018 The Pfenex technology is a proprietary method of making proteins through recombinant genetic technology. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Pfenex raises $39.4M for osteoporosis drug," 29 May 2018

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“Recombinant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recombinant. Accessed 2 Jul. 2020.

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recombinant

re·com·bi·nant | \ (ˈ)rē-ˈkäm-bə-nənt

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Medical Definition of recombinant

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : relating to or exhibiting genetic recombination recombinant progeny

2a : relating to or containing genetically engineered DNA

b : produced by genetic engineering recombinant bovine growth hormone

recombinant

Medical Definition of recombinant (Entry 2 of 2)

: an individual exhibiting recombination

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