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Noun: cDNA
  1. Single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by reverse transcriptase
    - complementary DNA

Derived forms: cDNAs

Type of: deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA

Encyclopedia: CDNA