clonal

/ˈkloʊnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or produced by cloning.

“The geneticist studied the clonal cells to understand their behavior.”

2. noun

A group of cells, organisms, or bacteria that are genetically identical and descended from a single cell or individual.

“The lab grew a clonal colony of E. coli bacteria for research purposes.”

Synonyms

  • identical
  • genetic
  • replicative

Antonyms

  • genetic
  • mutant
  • variegated