transposon

noun trans·po·son \tran(t)s-ˈpō-zän\

Definition of TRANSPOSON

: a transposable element especially when it contains genetic material controlling functions other than those related to its relocation

transpose + ²-on

First Known Use: 1974

Medical Dictionary

noun trans·po·son \ˌtran(t)s-ˈpō-ˌzän\

: a transposable element especially when it contains genetic material controlling functions other than those related to its relocation

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