Recombinant Meaning in English

word

US

ɹɪˈkɑmbɪnənt

ri-KAHM-bi-nuhnt

UK

riˈkɒmbɪnənt

ri-KOM-bi-nuhnt

Definition

Describes DNA, organisms, or products made by combining genetic material from different sources, usually through laboratory techniques.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in scientific and medical contexts. Common with 'recombinant DNA', 'recombinant protein', or 'recombinant vaccine'. Not used to describe natural genetic mixing—refers to artificial or engineered recombination.

• Spanish: recombinante
• Portuguese (BR): recombinante
• Portuguese (PT): recombinante
• Chinese (Simplified): 重组的 - 重组体
• Chinese (Traditional): 重組的 - 重組體
• Hindi: रिकॉम्बिनेंट
• Arabic: مؤتلف
• Bengali: রিকম্বাইন্যান্ট
• Russian: рекомбинантный
• Japanese: 組換え体 - 組換え
• Vietnamese: tái tổ hợp
• Korean: 재조합
• Turkish: rekombinant
• Urdu: ریکومبیننٹ
• Indonesian: rekombinan

Example Sentences

The scientist created recombinant DNA in the lab.

basic

A recombinant vaccine can protect against certain diseases.

basic

The company produces recombinant insulin for diabetes patients.

basic

Many modern medicines are made using recombinant technology.

natural

They tested a recombinant protein to treat the disorder.

natural

After years of research, the lab finally developed a safe recombinant enzyme.

natural