polynucleotide

noun

poly·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide ˌpä-lē-ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce polynucleotide (audio)
-ˈnyü-
: a polymeric chain of nucleotides

Examples of polynucleotide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Summer served up a handful of intriguing skincare movements: Dermatologists extolled the virtues of retinal over retinol for minimizing pigmentation, fine lines and breakouts at a faster rate, while buzzy new injectable polynucleotides seemed to rival eye cream for reducing dark circles. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024 No version of polynucleotide injections are currently approved by the FDA. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 July 2024 There’s a liquidy version that could be used as a skin booster, and another in which the polynucleotide is mixed with hyaluronic acid, which could be the most promising version. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 May 2024 Non-invasive therapies featuring polynucleotides, exosomes, and radiofrequency energy represent a new frontier in biohacking. Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2024

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First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polynucleotide was in 1911

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“Polynucleotide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polynucleotide. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

polynucleotide

noun
poly·​nu·​cle·​o·​tide -ˈn(y)ü-klē-ə-ˌtīd How to pronounce polynucleotide (audio)
: a polymeric chain of mononucleotides
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