Contig Definition

noun

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

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Noun

Singular:
contig
Plural:
contigs

Origin of Contig

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

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