Medical Definition of Twin helix

1. The helical structure assumed by two strands of deoxyribonucleic acid, held together throughout their length by hydrogen bonds between bases on opposite strands, referred to as Watson-Crick base pairing. See: base pair. Synonym: DNA helix, double helix, twin helix. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Twin Helix

twin-aisle airplane
twin-bedded
twin-cam
twin-clutch gearbox
twin-engine
twin-engined
twin-prop
twin-propeller-plane
twin-size
twin-twin transfusion
twin bed
twin beds
twin bill
twin cone
twin crystal
twin helix (current term)
twin killing
twin killings
twin paradox
twin placenta
twin pregnancy
twin prime
twin primes
twin quasar
twin quasars
twin room
twin rooms
twin study

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