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contig

contig noun: a set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.

Noun

contig (plural contigs)

  1. A set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.

Forms of contig

pluralcontigs

Origin of contig

Clipping of contiguous (as in contiguous sequence of DNA).

Words formed from contig

Questions about contig

What does contig mean?
Contig means a set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.
What part of speech is contig?
Contig is a noun.
What is the plural of contig?
The plural of contig is contigs.

Words near contig in the dictionary

  1. conteynes
  2. conteyneth
  3. conteyning
  4. contg.
  5. conticent
  6. contig
  7. contignation
  8. contignations
  9. contigs
  10. contiguate
  11. contiguation

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