supercoil


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su·per·coil

 (so͞o′pər-koil′)
n.
A structure of a helix, especially a DNA molecule, in which the axis of the helix itself is coiled, causing the helix to loop over itself.
intr.v. su·per·coiled, su·per·coil·ing, su·per·coils
To form a supercoil.
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supercoil

(ˈsuːpəˌkɔɪl) biochem
n
a coil consisting of coils, a complex coil; particularly, a superhelical structure of DNA
vb
to make into or become a complex coil
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su•per•coil

(ˈsu pərˌkɔɪl)

n.
a twist formed by intertwining strands of DNA or by protein chains.
[1965–70]
su′per•coiled`, adj.
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