Microsatellite

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A miniature satellite.
2
Any of a group of polymorphic loci in DNA that consist of repeat units of just a few base pairs.
3
An artificial satellite between 10 and 100 kilograms in mass.

Synonyms

microsat microsat minisatellite nanosatellite

Etymology

From micro- + satellite.

Related phrases

base pair repeat unit

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