DNA test
ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ tɛst
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Definition of DNA test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
relationshipprocedure to determine biological relationships
  • They took a DNA test to confirm paternity.
paternity test
2.
geneticsTECH.scientific analysis of DNA for genetic informationTECH.
  • The DNA test revealed his ancestry.
3.
forensicsTECH.forensic analysis to identify individualsTECH.
  • The DNA test linked him to the crime scene.
genotyping
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Expressions with DNA

selfish DNAn.
DNA that replicates without benefiting the host organism
Selfish DNA can increase its copies in the genome.
in the DNAadj.
fundamental part of someone's identity or nature
Creativity is in the DNA of the company.
in one's DNAadj.
naturally present in someone or something
Creativity is in his DNA.
it's in the DNAexp.
innate characteristic that defines someone or something
Caring for others, it's in the DNA of every good nurse.
DNA testingn.
analysis of DNA to identify individuals
DNA testing helped solve the crime.
DNA fingerprintn.
unique DNA pattern used for identification
The suspect was identified through his DNA fingerprint.

Expressions with test

test outv.
try something to evaluate its effectiveness
They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..
acid testn.
rigorous test to determine quality or value
The new policy faces its acid test next month.
pub testn.
test if most people think something is fair or reasonable
That policy doesn't pass the pub test.
straight-face testn.
evaluation if something can be said seriously
The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.
put to the testv.
evaluate something by testing or experimentation
The new software was put to the test yesterday.
stand the testv.
endure over time without failing
Their friendship stood the test of time.
test of timen.
ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period
Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time..
test someone's patiencev.
push someone to see how long they stay calm
The children always test their teacher's patience.
test the waterv.
try something to see if it works
She decided to test the water before investing more money.
test the watersv.
try something new or explore before deciding or committing
She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

Terms related to DNA test

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testertestinganalysisbiologyexaminationgeneticsheritageidentificationlineagetestbiomarkerchromosome

Terms with DNA test included in their meaning

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DNA microarrayn.
biology
grid of DNA segments used to test gene expression
NAATacr.
acr: nucleic acid amplification test
test that finds tiny amounts of dna or rna

Examples of DNA test in a sentence

  • A DNA test was used in the inheritance case.
  • A DNA test can confirm biological relationships.
  • The DNA test was crucial in the investigation.
  • A DNA test confirmed their biological relationship.
  • The DNA test was crucial in the paternity case.

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  1. French:test ADN, ...
  2. German:DNA-Test, ...
  3. Italian:test del DNA, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba de ADN, ...
  5. Portuguese:teste de DNA, ...
  6. Chinese:DNA测试, ...
  7. Japanese:DNA検査, DNAテスト, ...
  8. Arabic:اِخْتِبَار الحَمْض النَّوَوِي, فحص الحمض النووي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת דִּנְאָ, בְּדִיקַת DNA, ...
  10. Russian:ДНК-тест, анализ ДНК, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ДНК-тест, ...
  12. Hindi:डीएनए परीक्षण, ...
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