antisense

adjective an·ti·sense \ˈan-ˌtī-ˌsen(t)s, ˈan-tē-\

Definition of ANTISENSE

: having a sequence complementary to a segment of genetic material; specifically : of, being, relating to, or possessing a sequence of DNA or RNA that is complementary to and pairs with a specific messenger RNA blocking it from being translated into protein and serving to inhibit gene function <antisense drug therapy> <antisense RNA> — compare missense, nonsense

Origin of ANTISENSE

anti- + nonsense

First Known Use: 1977

Rhymes with ANTISENSE

common sense, confidence, evidence, no-nonsense, present tense, recompense, zone defense

Medical Dictionary

antisense

adjective an·ti·sense \ˈan-ˌtī-ˌsens, ˈan-ti-\

Medical Definition of ANTISENSE

: having a sequence complementary to a segment of genetic material; specifically : of, being, relating to, or possessing a sequence of DNA or RNA that is complementary to and pairs with a specific messenger RNA blocking it from being translated into protein and serving to inhibit gene function <antisense RNA> <antisense drug therapy to inhibit malignant cell proliferation> <antisense research>—compare missense, nonsense