"microRNA" meaning in English

See microRNA in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microRNAs [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + RNA. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|RNA}} micro- + RNA Head templates: {{en-noun}} microRNA (plural microRNAs)
  1. (genetics) A single-stranded, non-coding form of RNA, having only about 20-30 nucleotides, that has a number of functions including the regulation of gene expression Wikipedia link: microRNA Categories (topical): Genetics Related terms: microribonucleic

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