clonal

CEFRC1

/ˈkləʊnəl/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to a group of genetically identical cells or organisms.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Related to the descendants through cell division of a single identifiable cell, either in vitro or in vivo

Examples

  • Clonal selection is a key process in biology.

  • The clonal cells were used in the experiment.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈkloʊnəl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. That lives with others of the same kind

  2. Relating to, or created by asexual reproduction (cloning)

More examples

In context

  • The laboratory propagated the plants using a strict clonal method.

Quick test

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The new treatment uses blank cells derived from a single ancestor for therapy.

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Origin

adjective

From clone + -al.