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episome Definition

epi·some (ep′ə sōm′)

noun

a small genetic element or unit of DNA that is not essential to the life of the cell: it can be lost or transferred, and it can replicate independently

Etymology: epi- + -some

Browse dictionary entries near episome

  1. ‹ episodic
  2. ‹ episode
  3. ‹ episiotomy
  4. ‹ episcopate
  5. ‹ episcopalism
  6. ‹ Episcopalian
  7. ‹ episcopal
  8. ‹ episcopacy
  9. ‹ episcia
  10. ‹ Epis
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  7. epistler ›
  8. epistolary ›
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  10. epitaph ›