cistron

noun

cis·​tron ˈsi-ˌsträn 

: a segment of DNA that is equivalent to a gene and that specifies a single functional unit (such as a protein or enzyme)

cistronic

si-ˈsträ-nik 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

cis- + trans- + -on entry 2

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cistron

noun

cis·​tron ˈsis-ˌträn 

: a segment of DNA that is equivalent to a gene and that specifies a single functional unit (as a protein or enzyme)

cistronic

sis-ˈträn-ik 

adjective