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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A type of plasmid (often used as a cloning vector) constructed by the insertion of cos sequences, which are DNA sequences of the lambda phage.
2. 2
   (genetics) a large vector that is made from a bacteriophage and used to clone genes or gene fragments wordnet

Etymology

Blend of cos + plasmid.

Related phrases

lambda phage

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