Definition of Noncoding DNA

1. Noun. Sequence of a eukaryotic gene's DNA that is not translated into a protein.

Exact synonyms: Intron
Generic synonyms: Deoxyribonucleic Acid, Desoxyribonucleic Acid, Dna
Antonyms: Exon

Medical Definition of Noncoding DNA

1. DNA that does not code for part of a polypeptide chain or RNA.This includes introns and pseudo genes. In eukaryotes the majority of the DNA is noncoding. Noncoding strand refers to the so called nonsense strand, as opposed to the sense strand which is actually translated into mRNA. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Noncoding DNA

noncoaching
noncoal
noncoalition
noncoalitional
noncoastal
noncoated
noncoaxial
noncobalt
noncochlear
noncocoa
noncoded
noncoder
noncoders
noncodified
noncoding
noncoding DNA (current term)
noncoerced
noncoercion
noncoercive
noncoffee
noncognate
noncognates
noncognition
noncognitive
noncognizant
noncognoscenti
noncoherent
noncoherently
noncohesion
noncohesive

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