Definition of exon Exon

/ɛˌksɔˈn/ - [ekson] - ex•on

We found 7 definitions of exon from 5 different sources.

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What does exon mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: exons

exon - sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns"
  coding DNA
  deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, dna (biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information; "DNA is the king of molecules"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • exon (Noun)
    An officer of the of the Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard. .
  • exon (Noun)
    A region of a transcribed gene present in the final functional RNA molecule.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • exon (n.)
    A native or inhabitant of Exeter, in England.
  • exon (n.)
    An officer of the Yeomen of the Guard; an Exempt.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • exon
    eks′on, n. one of the four officers of the yeomen of the Royal Guard. [App. intended to express the pronunciation of Fr. exempt (Dr Murray).]

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • exon
    In England, an officer of the Yeomen of the Royal Guard; an exempt.

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exon in sign language
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