'Exon' definitions:
Definition of 'exon'
(from WordNet)
noun
Sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns" [syn: exon, coding DNA] [ant: intron, noncoding DNA]
Definition of 'Exon'
From: GCIDE
- Exon \Ex"on\, n. [NL., from E. Exe (Celt. uisge water) the name of a river.] A native or inhabitant of Exeter, in England. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Exon'
From: GCIDE
- Exon \Ex"on\, n. [F. expect an under officer.] An officer of the Yeomen of the Guard; an Exempt. [Eng.] [1913 Webster]