recombinant

American  

[ree-kom-buh-nuhnt] / riˈkɒm bə nənt /

adjective

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

   recombinant cells.

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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 British  

/ riːˈkɒmbɪnənt /

adjective

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

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noun

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

Etymology

Origin of recombinant

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

Just as in the recombinant DNA letter, the researchers called for a moratorium on certain AI projects, warning of a possible “AI extinction event.”

From Los Angeles Times