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Definition of microarray
: a supporting material (such as a glass or plastic slide) onto which numerous molecules or fragments usually of DNA or protein are attached in a regular pattern for use in biochemical or genetic analysis
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For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, chicagotribune.com, "Rapid sequencing of babies' genes may save lives," 11 June 2018 For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Washington Post, "Rapid genome sequencing could revolutionize health care for acutely ill babies," 10 June 2018 For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, chicagotribune.com, "Rapid sequencing of babies' genes may save lives," 11 June 2018 For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, chicagotribune.com, "Rapid sequencing of babies' genes may save lives," 11 June 2018 For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, chicagotribune.com, "Rapid sequencing of babies' genes may save lives," 11 June 2018 For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, chicagotribune.com, "Rapid sequencing of babies' genes may save lives," 11 June 2018 For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, chicagotribune.com, "Rapid sequencing of babies' genes may save lives," 11 June 2018 For example, current testing methods include analyzing a single gene or panel of genes or DNA microarray that targets multiple regions in the genome. — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, chicagotribune.com, "Rapid sequencing of babies' genes may save lives," 11 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'microarray.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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microarray
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Medical Definition of microarray
: a supporting material (as a glass slide or bead) onto which numerous molecules or molecular fragments usually of DNA or protein are attached in a regular pattern for use in biochemical or genetic analysis
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: dna microarray