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episome
ep·i·some
[
éppi sm
]
(
plural
ep·i·somes
)
noun
Definition:
independent genetic element:
a genetic unit that can multiply independently in host cells or when integrated with a chromosome. Bacterial plasmids are examples of episomes.
[
Mid-20th century. <epi- + Greek
sōma
"body"
]
ep·i·so·mal
[
èppi sṓm'l
]
adjective
ep·i·so·mal·ly
adverb
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