Glossary Term
Methylation
PCR TermsEN
Definition
The covalent chemical or biochemical addition of a methyl group(s) to a compound. (NCI)
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16848. 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
Methylation