"stem-loop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stem-loops [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} stem-loop (plural stem-loops)
  1. (genetics) A short length of intramolecularly bonded single-stranded DNA or RNA Wikipedia link: stem-loop Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: hairpin
    Sense id: en-stem-loop-en-noun-otFPSI89 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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