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DNA

 
pronunciation:
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part of speech: abbreviation
definition: a substance found in cells that contains information about the characteristics of a living thing. DNA plays a part in the passing on of characteristics from parent to offspring. "DNA" is an abbreviation of "deoxyribonucleic acid."
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  cell, reproduction