duplication

B2
Pronunciation
/djuː.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/
/d(j)u.plɪ.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of duplicating.

2 Definition

A folding over; a fold.

3 Definition

The act or process of dividing by natural growth or spontaneous action.

Example Sentences
  • duplication of cartilage cells
4 Definition

The act of copying a nucleotide sequence from one chromosome to another.

5 Definition

A nucleotide sequence copied through such a process.