Glossary Term

Ribonucleic Acid

PCR TermsEN

Definition

Single-stranded long chain of nucleotides containing ribose. It is the end product of DNA transcription by the enzyme RNA polymerase. It is essential in protein synthesis.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C812. 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

Ribonucleic AcidRNA

References

NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Ribonucleic Acid (C812)
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C812. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Association of Hepatitis B Virus Ribonucleic Acid with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Chronic Hepatitis B. — J Coll Physicians Surg Pak, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42851090; literature)
A Peripheral Blood Circular Ribonucleic Acid-Based Nomogram for Risk Stratification in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. — Clin Lab, 2026-10-01 (PMID 42847935; literature)
Long Non-Coding Ribonucleic Acid Taurine Up-Regulated Gene 1 Accelerates Ventricular Septal Defect Formation in Children. — Braz J Cardiovasc Surg, 2026-09-21 (PMID 42776135; literature)