Deoxyribonucleic

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /diÉ’ksɪˌraɪbəʊnjuːˈkleɪjɪk/

Origin

From deoxyribose + nucleic

Full definition of deoxyribonucleic

Adjective

1. (genetics) Of or pertaining to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or its derivatives

Alternative forms

• desoxyribonucleic