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Codon

//ˈkəʊ.dɒn// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A handbell used for summoning monks.
  2. 2
    A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides, which encode for a specific amino acid during protein synthesis or translation.
  3. 3
    a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid wordnet
  4. 4
    The "bell" or flaring mouth of a trumpet.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin codon, from Ancient Greek κώδων (kṓdōn).

Etymology 2

From code + -on.

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