plasmid dna
noun
Simple meaning
A small cellular inclusion made up of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
plazmideeuhnaySay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
plæzˈmɪdiɛneɪ
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication
Used this way, plasmid dna is a specialist word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. This is a scientific use: it names something precisely within a field of study, so it appears in research and teaching more than in conversation.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Clinical and technical
- Usage feel
- Technical and specialized
Where it naturally appears
- Science
- Academic writing
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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