Definition of Antitermination

1. Noun. (genetics) A mechanism that prevents premature termination of DNA transcription ¹

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Medical Definition of Antitermination

1. During transcription, failure of an RNA polymerase to recognise a termination signal: can be of significance in regulation of gene expression. (13 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antitermination

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antitermination (current term)
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