Definitions of plasmid
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a small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replicationsynonyms: plasmid DNAtype of:cellular inclusion, inclusion, inclusion bodyany small intracellular body found within another (characteristic of certain diseases)
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