(n)a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to preparations made from beef or pork insulin, Syn.Humulin
(n)the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism, Syn.recombinant DNA technology, gene-splicing
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