Definition of Semiconservative

1. Adjective. (genetics) Describing the process of DNA replication in which the two strands of the molecule separate, each acting as a template for the formation of a complementary new strand. ¹

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Medical Definition of Semiconservative

1. The process of replicating DNA in which the two strands remain intact, separate, are copied and one parental strand goes to each daughter cell. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Semiconservative

semiconductivity
semiconductor
semiconductor device
semiconductor diode
semiconductor heterostructure
semiconductor heterostructures
semiconductor memories
semiconductor memory
semiconductor unit
semiconductors
semiconfessional
semiconjugate
semiconscious
semiconsciously
semiconsciousness
semiconservative (current term)
semiconservative replication
semiconsonant
semiconsonantal
semiconsonants
semicontinuity
semicontinuous
semicontrolled
semiconvection
semiconvective
semicope
semicopes
semicovered
semicreative
semicrista

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