Term: cosmid: (genetics) a large vector that is made from a bacteriophage and used to clone genes or gene fragments
Candidate hypernym: virus: (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein → 1
Candidate hypernym: contractor: (law) a party to a contract → 0
Candidate hypernym: boston fern: a sword fern with arching or drooping pinnate fronds; a popular houseplant → 0
Candidate hypernym: computer dealer: a firm that sells and buys computers → 0
Candidate hypernym: steam iron: a pressing iron that can emit steam → 0
Candidate hypernym: thysanuran insect: primitive wingless insects: bristletail → 0
Candidate hypernym: honoree: a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments → 0
Candidate hypernym: alpha decay: radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle → 0
Candidate hypernym: red admiral: of temperate Europe and Asia; having black wings with red and white markings → 0
Candidate hypernym: bureau of diplomatic security: the bureau in the State Department that is responsible for the security of diplomats and embassies overseas → 0
Candidate hypernym: outrageousness: the quality of being outrageous → 0