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adjective re·com·bi·nant \ (ˌ)rē-ˈkäm-bə-nənt \

Definition of recombinant

1 :relating to or exhibiting genetic recombination
  • recombinant progeny
2 a :relating to or containing genetically engineered DNA
b :produced by genetic engineering
  • recombinant bovine growth hormone
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recombinant

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First Known Use of recombinant

1940

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recombinant

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adjective re·com·bi·nant \ (ˈ)rē-ˈkäm-bə-nənt \

medical Definition of recombinant

1 :relating to or exhibiting genetic recombination
  • recombinant progeny
2 a :relating to or containing genetically engineered DNA
b :produced by genetic engineering
  • recombinant bovine growth hormone
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recombinant

noun

medical Definition of recombinant

:an individual exhibiting recombination

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