| recombinant | (n) a cell or organism in which genetic recombination has occurred |
| recombinant | (adj) of or relating to recombinant DNA |
| recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid | (n) genetically engineered DNA made by recombining fragments of DNA from different organisms, Syn. recombinant DNA |
| recombinant human insulin | (n) a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin, Syn. Humulin |
| recombinant protein | (n) a protein derived from recombinant DNA |
| recombination | (n) (physics) a combining of charges or transfer of electrons in a gas that results in the neutralization of ions; important for ions arising from the passage of high-energy particles |
| recombination | (n) (genetics) a combining of genes or characters different from what they were in the parents |
| recombine | (v) undergo genetic recombination, Example: The DNA can recombine |
| recombine | (v) cause genetic recombination, Example: should scientists recombine DNA? |
| recombine | (v) to combine or put together again |
