western blot

west·ern blot

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wes-tern blot]
- /ˈwɛs tərn blɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wes-tern blot]
- /ˈwɛs tərn blɒt/

Definitions of western blot words

noun western blot a highly sensitive procedure for identifying and measuring the amount of a specific protein in a mixed extract, as in testing for AIDS virus protein in a blood sample: proteins are separated by gel electrophoresis and transferred to a special filter paper, on which the protein under investigation can be detected by a probe, as the binding of a labeled antibody. 1
noun western blot An analytical technique used to detect specific proteins in a given sample of tissue homogenate or extract. 0

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western blot popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 64% 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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