thymidineless

English

Etymology

thymidine +‎ -less

Adjective

thymidineless (not comparable)

1. (biochemistry) Lacking thymidine.
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     DNA synthesis decreases due to lack of thymidine, leading to imbalanced cell growth and “thymidine-less death” of rapidly dividing cells.

Related terms

• thymineless