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Definition of Lagging strand
1. Noun. (genetics) The strand of DNA that is replicated from the 5' to the 3' direction. ¹
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Medical Definition of Lagging strand
1. The DNA strand that is replicated discontinuously from the 5' to the 3' direction. See: Okazaki fragments. Compare: leading strand. (09 Oct 1997)
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