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1. (n.) cistron
a segment of DNA that codes for the formation of a specific protein; a structural gene.
Etymology: (1955–60; cis - +tr (ans )- + -on1)
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1. (noun) gene, cistron, factor
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
"genes were formerly called factors"
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