English word dideoxynucleotide comes from English deoxynucleotide, English di-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| deoxynucleotide | English (eng) | (biochemistry, genetics) Any nucleotide that contains a deoxy sugar. |
| di- | English (eng) | (uncommon) Alternative form of dis-. Two, twice, or double A form of dia- before a vowel. |
| dideoxynucleotide | English (eng) | (biochemistry) Any nucleotide formed from a deoxynucleotide by loss of a second hydroxy group from the deoxyribose group. (biochemistry) Any oligonucleotide consisting of two deoxynucleotides. |