contig.
A set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.
Meaning & usage
A set of overlapping DNA segments, derived from a single source of genetic material, from which the complete sequence may be deduced.
Where this word comes from
Clipping of contiguous (as in contiguous sequence of DNA).
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