gene mapping see under map

gene pool noun

The stock of genes found in an interbreeding population

gene splicing noun

The artificial introduction of DNA from one organism into the genetic material of another, in order to produce a desired characteristic in the recipient

gene therapist noun

gene therapy noun

The treatment or prevention of (esp heritable) diseases by genetic engineering

map /map/

1. A representation in outline of the surface features of the earth, the moon, etc, or of part of it, usu on a plane surface
2. A similar plan of the stars in the sky
3. A representation, scheme or example of the layout or state of anything
4. A person's face (slang)

1. To make a map of
2. To place (the elements of a set) in one-to-one correspondence with the elements of another set (mathematics)
3. To link (an item of data) with a location in a processor's memory (computing)

mapˈless adjective

mappˈable adjective

mappˈer noun

mappˈery noun (Shakespeare)

Perh working with or making maps, planning out

mappˈist noun

mapˈwise adverb

In the manner of a map

mapˈ-measurer noun

An instrument for measuring distances on a map

mapˈ-mounter noun

A person who mounts maps, or backs them with cloth and fixes them on rollers, etc

mapˈ-pin noun

A pin with a coloured head used to mark points on a map

map projection see projection under project

mapˈ-reader noun

mapˈ-reading noun

The interpretation of what one sees on a geographical map

gene mapping (biology)

The determination of the positions and relative distances of genes on chromosomes either by means of linkage (qv under link¹) or by the arrangement of DNA sequences in a gene or cluster of genes

map out

1. To plan, divide up, and apportion
2. To lay out a plan of

off the map

1. Out of existence, esp in the phrase wipe off the map
2. Negligible
3. (of a location) remote from main thoroughfares, etc

on the map

To be taken into account

put on the map

To bring to public attention, to make well-known