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submap

submap noun: a subset of a map.

Noun

submap (plural submaps)

  1. A subset of a map.
    • In addition, a coherent regulation of the same or orthologous genes was identified by submap analysis of a dataset of IL21-stimulated CLL cells and three publicly available datasets of human and murine T cells stimulated by IL21, suggesting a relevant role of the genes identified in our dataset.2015 August 26, “Interleukin 21 Controls mRNA and MicroRNA Expression in CD40-Activated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cells”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Forms of submap

pluralsubmaps

Origin of submap

From sub- + map.

Questions about submap

What does submap mean?
Submap means a subset of a map.
What part of speech is submap?
Submap is a noun.
What is the plural of submap?
The plural of submap is submaps.

Words near submap in the dictionary

  1. submandibular gland
  2. submandibular glands
  3. submanifold
  4. submanifolds
  5. submanubrial
  6. submap
  7. submaps
  8. submargin
  9. submarginal
  10. submarginally
  11. submarginate

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