recombinant

[ ree-kom-buh-nuhnt ]

adjective

1. of or resulting from new combinations of genetic material:

   recombinant cells.

noun

1. a cell or organism whose genetic complement results from recombination.
2. the genetic material produced when segments of DNA from different sources are joined to produce recombinant DNA.

recombinant

/ riːˈkɒmbɪnənt /

adjective

1. produced by the combining of genetic material from more than one origin

noun

1. a chromosome, cell, organism, etc, the genetic makeup of which results from recombination

Word History and Origins

Origin of recombinant¹

First recorded in 1940–45; re- + combine + -ant

Example Sentences

Microbial fermentation is currently used to make certain types of insulin for diabetes treatment, hormones and recombinant proteins used in several drugs such as autoimmune treatments, and even vaccines.

From Science Daily

Because of these traits, there is much interest in developing recombinant influenza vaccines.

From Science Daily

These new recombinant viral vectors are designed to target very specific components of neuron biology in order to analyze pathological changes that occur during Alzheimer's disease and other brain diseases.

From Science Daily

"While we have no reason to question the validity of the analytical method used for recombinant EPO, Wada will assess the current review process in light of the particularities of this case," its statement said.

From BBC

The recombinant DNA letter led to a four-day meeting at the Asilomar Conference Grounds on the Monterey Peninsula, where 140 researchers gathered to draft safety guidelines for the new work.

From Los Angeles Times