| Pronunciation: | | 'eksân
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[n] sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns" |
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EXON is a 4 letter word that starts with E. |
| | Synonyms: | | coding DNA |
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| | Antonyms: | | intron |
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| | See Also: | | deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Ex"on\, n. [NL., from E. Exe (Celt. uisge water) the name
of a river.]
A native or inhabitant of Exeter, in England.
\Ex"on\, n. [F. expect an under officer.]
An officer of the Yeomen of the Guard; an Exempt. [Eng.]
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- A DNA sequence that is ultimately translated into protein. See DNA
- The protein-coding DNA sequence of a gene.
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