English

Noun

microsatellite ‎(plural microsatellites)

1. A miniature satellite
2. (genetics) Any of a group of polymorphic loci in DNA that consist of repeat units of just a few base pairs
3. (space science) an artificial satellite between 10 and 100 kilograms in mass

Synonyms

• microsat

Hypernyms

• satellite

Coordinate terms

(artificial satellite 10-100 kg):

• nanosatellite
• minisatellite

Italian

Etymology

micro- +‎ satellite

Noun

microsatellite m ‎(plural microsatelliti)

1. microsatellite