Antisense Definition

ăntē-sĕns, ăntī-
adjective
Of or relating to a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a sequence of messenger RNA. When antisense DNA or RNA is added to a cell, it binds to a specific messenger RNA molecule and inactivates it.
American Heritage

Of, having, being, or based on a nucleotide sequence that blocks DNA protein synthesis by binding with and inhibiting the action of specific messenger RNA.

Webster's New World
Relating to a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a sequence of messenger RNA. When antisense DNA or RNA is added to a cell, it binds to a specific messenger RNA molecule and inactivates it.
American Heritage Medicine
noun

(genetics) A molecule which interacts with a complementary strand of nucleic acids, so as to suppress its transcription.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Antisense

Noun

Singular:
antisense
Plural:
antisenses

Origin of Antisense

  • anti- +‎ sense

    From Wiktionary

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