Glossary Term

Polymerase

PCR TermsEN

Definition

Encoded by Polymerase Genes, Polymerase enzymes catalyze polymerization reactions, especially of nucleotides to polynucleotides. (NCI)

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C20636. 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

Polymerase