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Defenition of the word probe

    • Defenition of the word probe

      • (in genetics) A labelled DNA or RNA sequence used to detect the presence of a complementary sequence by hybridization with a nucleic acid sample. (source:FAO)
      • an investigation conducted using a probe instrument
      • an exploratory action or expedition
      • a flexible slender surgical instrument used to explore wounds or body cavities
      • examine physically with or as if with a probe; "probe an anthill"
      • question or examine thoroughly and closely
      • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities; "there was a congressional probe into the scandal"
      • an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
      • a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
      • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
      • examine physically with or as if with a probe

    Synonyms for the word probe

      • check out
      • dig into
      • examine
      • explore
      • investigate
      • investigation
      • look into
      • poke about
      • poke into
      • probing
      • prod
      • query
      • search
      • survey

    Similar words in the probe

      • probe
      • probed
      • probes

    Hyponyms for the word probe

      • enquire
      • fishing expedition
      • gutter
      • hear
      • inquire
      • investigate
      • re-examine
      • try

    Hypernyms for the word probe

      • enquiry
      • exploration
      • inquiry
      • investigate
      • look into
      • penetrate
      • perforate
      • research
      • surgical instrument

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