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cos·mid   (kŏz'mĭd)   
n.   Genetics
A hybrid vector that has been spliced with plasmid DNA for cloning large genes or gene fragments.

[Blend of cos (sequence), sequence of DNA allowing the cosmid to form as a circle (short for cohesive ends) and plasmid.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: cos·mid
Pronunciation: 'käz-m&d
Function: noun
: a plasmid into which a short nucleotide sequence of a bacteriophage has beeninserted to create a vector capable of cloning large fragments of DNA
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Science Dictionary
cosmid   (kŏz'mĭd)  Pronunciation Key 
A hybrid vector that has been spliced with plasmid DNA for cloning large pieces of DNA.
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