Glossary Term

Buffer

PCR TermsEN

Definition

An ionic compound that resists changes in its pH.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C70815. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Also Known As

BufferBuffered