| template | 1. A structure that in some direct physical process can cause the patterning of a second structure, usually complementary to it in some sense. 2. <molecular biology> Almost exclusively used to refer to a nucleotide sequence that directs the synthesis of a sequence complementary to it by the rules of Watson Crick base pairing. (16 Dec 1997) |
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| template RNA | mRNA |
| templates | Macromolecular moulds for the synthesis of complementary macromolecules, as in DNA replication, transcription of DNA to RNA, and translation of RNA into polypeptides. (12 Dec 1998) |
| surgical template | A thin, transparent, resin base shaped to duplicate the form of the impression surface of an immediate denture, used as a guide for surgically shaping the alveolar process to fit an immediate denture, a guide for various osteotomy procedures, a guide for duplicating size and shape for an autogenic (free) gingival graft. (05 Mar 2000) |
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