See Also: plectonemic(dictionary)

plectonemic (iou)



plectonemic adjective. M20.
[from Greek plektos twisted + nema thread + -IC.]
Chiefly Biochemistry. Pertaining to or designating two or more similar helices coiled together side by side in such a way that they cannot be fully separated unless they are unwound. Opp. PARANEMIC.
plectonemically adverb M20.