oligonucleotide
/ˌɑːlɪɡoʊˈnuːkliətaɪd/
noun
- A short chain of nucleotides (the building blocks of DNA or RNA), often used in scientific research and medical tests.
- The lab ordered a custom oligonucleotide to use as a probe in the experiment.
- Oligonucleotides are essential tools in genetic testing and forensic analysis.
- Scientists designed an oligonucleotide that binds to a specific gene sequence.