self–replicating

adjective self–rep·li·cat·ing \-ˈre-plə-ˌkā-tiŋ\

Definition of SELF-REPLICATING

: reproducing itself autonomously <DNA is a self–replicating molecule>

— self–rep·li·ca·tion \-ˌre-plə-ˈkā-shən\ noun

1946

Medical Dictionary

adjective self–rep·li·cat·ing \-ˈrep-lə-ˌkāt-iŋ\

: reproducing itself autonomously <DNA is a self–replicating molecule>

—self–rep·li·ca·tion \-ˌrep-lə-ˈkā-shən\ noun

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