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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

episome

/ɛˈpɪsoʊm/ noun · British & US
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What does episome mean?

noun

A genetic element that is capable of replication and transmission but is not part of the host cell's chromosome. It can be a plasmid, a virus, or a transposon.

Example

"The episome was found to be integrated into the host cell's genome after several generations."

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