HealthAugust 23, 2026
recombinant
ree-KOM-bih-nuhnt
Definition
A type of vaccine produced using genetic engineering technology rather than traditional egg-based methods, allowing for the precise manufacturing of influenza proteins.
Etymology
The word is derived from the prefix 're-' (again) and 'combine', combined with the suffix '-ant'. It entered scientific usage in the 20th century to describe genetic material formed by joining DNA segments from different sources.
In the news
In this article, 'recombinant' refers to a modern method of vaccine manufacturing used to create seasonal influenza vaccines. It is highlighted alongside egg-based and cell-culture techniques as a valid production process recommended by the WHO.
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