| jumping gene | |
| —n | |
| a fragment of nucleic acid, such as a plasmid or a transposon, that can become incorporated into the DNA of a cell | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| jumping gene (jŭm'pĭng) Pronunciation Key
See transposon. |