Medical Definition of Cross linking

1. 1. The linking of the chains of a polymer to one another so that the polymer, as a network, becomes stronger and more resistant to being dissolved. 2. The abnormal linking of two strands of DNA by covalent bonds (as opposed to the normal hydrogen bonds between base pairs), which can occur by exposure to X-rays. Such linking is a type of damage to the DNA molecule and must be repaired before the DNA can replicate and function properly again. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross Linking

crosswords
crossword puzzle
cross agglutination
cross bit
cross bun
cross circulation
cross contamination
cross country
cross dressing
cross examine
cross flap
cross hair
cross hybridization
cross infection
cross infection
cross linking (current term)
cross off
cross of Calvary
cross of Lorraine
cross one's eyes
cross oneself
cross out
cross product
cross question
cross reaction
cross section
cross street
cross thwart
cross tolerance
cross vine

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