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oligonucleotide

/ˌɒlɪɡəˈnʌklɪˌoʊtɪdaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does oligonucleotide mean?

noun

A short chain of nucleotides, typically 2-20 nucleotides in length, used in molecular biology for various applications such as DNA sequencing and gene expression.

Example

"The researchers used oligonucleotides to identify the specific gene responsible for the disease."

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