English Explanatory Dictionary

cosmid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of plasmid (often used as a cloning vector) constructed by the insertion of cos sequences, which are DNA sequences of the lambda phage.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑzmɪd/ /ˈkɒzmɪd/

Word forms

cosmid cosmids

Etymology

Blend of cos + plasmid.

Derived words

fosmid
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