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Noun: microRNA  ,mI-krow'aa(r)'en'ey
  1. (biology) a short, non-coding RNA molecule that regulates gene expression by binding to messenger RNA
    "MicroRNAs play crucial roles in many biological processes, including development and disease"

Derived forms: microRNAs

Encyclopedia: MicroRNA