antisense

adjective

an·​ti·​sense ˈan-ˌtī-ˌsen(t)s 

ˈan-tē-

: having a sequence complementary to a segment of genetic material

specifically : of, being, relating to, or possessing a sequence of DNA or RNA that is complementary to and pairs with a specific messenger RNA blocking it from being translated into protein and serving to inhibit gene function

antisense drug therapy

antisense RNA

compare missense, nonsense

Word History

Etymology

anti- + nonsense

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

antisense

adjective

an·​ti·​sense ˈan-ˌtī-ˌsens, ˈan-ti- 

: having a sequence complementary to a segment of genetic material

specifically : of, being, relating to, or possessing a sequence of DNA or RNA that is complementary to and pairs with a specific messenger RNA blocking it from being translated into protein and serving to inhibit gene function

antisense RNA

antisense drug therapy to inhibit malignant cell proliferation

antisense research

compare missense, nonsense

antisense noun