retroposition
retroposition · retropositions
The insertion of a fragment of DNA into a chromosome following reverse transcriptionThe insertion of a fragment of DNA into a chromosome following reverse transcription
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The insertion of a fragment of DNA into a chromosome following reverse transcription
(countable, uncountable)Backward displacement of a body part
Origin
From retro- + position.From retro- + position.
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Forms
plural: retropositions| Singular | retroposition |
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Word family
2 related wordsRelatedretroposon
Derivedretropositional
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable