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

noncivilised
noncivilized
nonclandestine
nonclass
nonclasses
nonclassical
nonclassical phenylketonuria
nonclassified
nonclassroom
nonclerical
noncling
nonclinical
nonclogging
nonclonogenic cell
noncoding
noncoding DNA (current term)
noncoercive
noncognitive
noncoherent
noncohesive gold
noncoincidence
noncoincidences
noncoital
noncoking
noncola
noncolas
noncollapsable
noncollapsible
noncollector
noncollectors

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