Replicon (also known as Replicons, Replication Unit): Any DNA sequence capable of independent replication or a molecule that possesses a REPLICATION ORIGIN and which is therefore potentially capable of being replicated in a suitable cell. (Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)

NIH MeSH · D012093Phenomena and Processes

Replicon

Also known asReplicons · Replication Unit · Replication Units · Unit, Replication · Units, Replication

Definition

Any DNA sequence capable of independent replication or a molecule that possesses a REPLICATION ORIGIN and which is therefore potentially capable of being replicated in a suitable cell. (Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)

MeSH classification

  • G05.360.340.024.745

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Common questions about Replicon

What does Replicon mean in medicine?
Any DNA sequence capable of independent replication or a molecule that possesses a REPLICATION ORIGIN and which is therefore potentially capable of being replicated in a suitable cell. (Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Replicon known by any other names?
Yes. Replicon is also referred to as Replicons, Replication Unit, Replication Units, Unit, Replication in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Replicon sit in the medical classification?
Replicon falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G05.360.340.024.745). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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