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Meaning of EXON

Pronunciation:  'eksân

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns"
 
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 Synonyms: coding DNA
 
 Antonyms: intron
 
 See Also: deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Ex"on\, n. [NL., from E. Exe (Celt. uisge water) the name
    of a river.]
    A native or inhabitant of Exeter, in England.
    
  2. \Ex"on\, n. [F. expect an under officer.]
    An officer of the Yeomen of the Guard; an Exempt. [Eng.]
    
 
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Glossary
 
 Definition: 
  1. A DNA sequence that is ultimately translated into protein. See DNA
  2. The protein-coding DNA sequence of a gene.
 
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