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

To evaluate MDP1 for a tuberculosis booster vaccine, Ozeki et al. produced recombinant MDP1 and tested its ability to induce IFN-gamma using blood from BCG-vaccinated adults.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024

"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 • Jul. 31, 2023

The recombinant DNA letter focused on the risk of accidentally creating novel fatal diseases.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2023

One of Mr. Cummins’s frequent targets was recombinant bovine somatotropin, or bovine growth hormone, a genetically engineered hormone, produced by Monsanto, that stimulates milk production in cows.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

It’s a matrix light, a recombinant light that disintegrates hard lines and planes, rearranging objects to their essences.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García