"piggyBac" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: piggyback + an abbreviated form of baculovirus (?) Etymology templates: {{m|en|piggyback}} piggyback, {{m|en|baculovirus}} baculovirus Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} piggyBac (uncountable)
  1. (genetics) A transposon used in genetic engineering Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Genetics
    Sense id: en-piggyBac-en-noun-hFb85rit Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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