Glossary Term
cDNA
PCR TermsEN
Definition
Single-stranded DNA that is complementary to messenger RNA or DNA that has been synthesized from messenger RNA by reverse transcriptase.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C324. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
cDNAComplementary DNA