Definitions for: Exon

[n] sequence of a gene's DNA that transcribes into protein structures; "exons are interspersed with introns"

Webster (1913) Definition: Ex"on, n. [NL., from E. Exe (Celt. uisge water) the name
of a river.]
A native or inhabitant of Exeter, in England.

Ex"on, n. [F. expect an under officer.]
An officer of the Yeomen of the Guard; an Exempt. [Eng.]

Synonyms: coding DNA

Antonyms: intron

See Also: deoxyribonucleic acid, desoxyribonucleic acid, DNA