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Word

recombinant

Phoneticsre·com·bi·nant

/ɹɪˈkɑmbɪnənt/

Definition

n. a new type of DNA that is made by joining pieces from two different sources. Scientists use this to create new genes or proteins.

n. a DNA molecule formed by the joining of two or more fragments from different sources. Often used in the context of genetic engineering to describe the resulting genetic material.

Examples

“The scientists created a recombinant to study the new virus.”

“Researchers used recombinant DNA technology to insert a human gene into bacteria to produce insulin.”

“The development of recombinant proteins has revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry, allowing for the mass production of complex biological molecules that were previously difficult to isolate from natural sources.”

Examples

simple

“The scientists created a recombinant to study the new virus.”

contextual

“Researchers used recombinant DNA technology to insert a human gene into bacteria to produce insulin.”

complex

“The development of recombinant proteins has revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry, allowing for the mass production of complex biological molecules that were previously difficult to isolate from natural sources.”

Real-World Examples

“Researchers compared patients who received at least one dose of the recombinant shingles vaccine, known as RZV or Shingrix, with patients who remained unvaccinated.”
ScienceDaily · 25 Aug 2026
“Animal studies have tested recombinant spider silk as a covering for burn wounds , while laboratory studies have explored silk-based structures designed to support cell growth and guide nerve repair .”
The Conversation · 4 Aug 2026

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