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
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Polymerase (C20636)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C20636. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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