Microsatellite Definition

mīkrō-sătl-īt
noun
A short sequence of DNA consisting of multiple repetitions of a set of two to nine base pairs, used as a genetic marker when individuals differ in the number of repetitions.
American Heritage Medicine
A small artificial satellite, usually with a mass of less than 100 kilograms (220 pounds) when deployed in orbit.
American Heritage

A miniature satellite.

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Other Word Forms of Microsatellite

Noun

Singular:
microsatellite
Plural:
microsatellites

Microsatellite Sentence Examples

  • A different marker on 3p14.2 showed an identical shifted band in the three tumors indicative of a common microsatellite alteration.

  • The cells from the time point week 6 to week 8 were assessed for microsatellite instability with selected markers.

  • The results indicated a low frequency of microsatellite length mutations as the association was consistent across several breeds.

  • However despite much effort to automate their use, microsatellite markers do have disadvantages.

  • We genotyped the IVS1-397 and TA n microsatellite polymorphisms of the ESR1 gene in 325 cases and 327 controls samples of Hong Kong Chinese.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIC

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ETEITE

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