Term: gene: (genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: calamus oil: carcinogenic oil from calamus root used as a perfume
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: breechblock: a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: seniority: higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: formication: hallucinated sensation that insects or snakes are crawling over the skin; a common side-effect of extensive use of cocaine or amphetamines
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: oriental cherry: ornamental tree with inedible fruits widely cultivated in many varieties for its white blossoms
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: menu: (computer science) a list of options available to a computer user
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: beau geste: a gracious (but usually meaningless) gesture
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: fettuccine alfredo: fettuccine in cream sauce with cheese
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: numdah: an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt
Broader: sequence: serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern | Unrelated: fiction: a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact