Glossary Term

Restriction Site

PCR TermsEN

Definition

A sequence in DNA that can be recognized by a specific restriction enzyme.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C54666. 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

Restriction Enzyme Recognition SiteRestriction Enzyme SiteRestriction Site

References

NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Restriction Site (C54666)
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C54666. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.