episome

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈe-pə-ˌsōm, -ˌzōm\
- /ˈepɪsˌʌm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈe-pə-ˌsōm, -ˌzōm\

Definitions of episome word

noun episome A genetic element inside some bacterial cells, especially the DNA of some bacteriophages, that can replicate independently of the host and also in association with a chromosome with which it becomes integrated. 1
noun episome a unit of genetic material (DNA) in bacteria, such as a plasmid, that can either replicate independently or can be integrated into the host chromosome 0
noun episome a small genetic element or unit of DNA that is not essential to the life of the cell: it can be lost or transferred, and it can replicate independently 0
noun episome (cytology) A segment of DNA that can exist and replicate either autonomously in the cytoplasm or as part of a chromosome, mainly found in bacteria. 0

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episome popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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