microRNA

English

Etymology

From micro- + RNA.

Noun

microRNA (plural microRNAs)

1. (genetics) A single-stranded, non-coding form of RNA, having only about 20-30 nucleotides, that has a number of functions including the regulation of gene expression

Derived terms

• microRNAome

Related terms

• microribonucleic

Anagrams

• cimarron, ramicorn, Cimarron