microsatellite
English
Etymology
micro- + satellite
Noun
microsatellite (plural microsatellites)
- A miniature satellite.
- (genetics) Any of a group of polymorphic loci in DNA that consist of repeat units of just a few base pairs.
- (space science) An artificial satellite between 10 and 100 kilograms in mass.
Synonyms
- microsat
Hypernyms
- satellite
Coordinate terms
(artificial satellite 10-100 kg):
- nanosatellite
- minisatellite
Italian
Etymology
micro- + satellite
Noun
microsatellite m (plural microsatelliti)
- microsatellite