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PCR
A molecular biology procedure used to replicate specific sections of DNA outside a cell. The abbreviation stands for „Polymerase-Kettenreaktion“ (polymerase chain reaction); the procedure is used, among other fields, in medicine and forensic science.
Die PCR zeigte, dass die untersuchte Probe Erbgut des Virus enthielt.
The PCR showed that the sample tested contained the virus's genetic material.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der PCR |
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| nominative | die PCR | – |
| accusative | die PCR | – |
| dative | der PCR | – |
| genitive | der PCR | – |
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Verbs such as „durchführen“ (to perform) and „auswerten“ (to evaluate) are often used with „PCR“. A PCR can also be used to detect specific pathogens or characteristics; phrases such as „eine PCR durchführen“ (to perform a PCR) and „ein PCR-Ergebnis auswerten“ (to evaluate a PCR result) are common in laboratory and medical contexts.
Das Labor führte eine PCR mit der Blutprobe durch.
The laboratory performed a PCR on the blood sample.
When specifying the material being tested, „eine PCR aus einer Probe“ (a PCR from a sample) or „eine Probe mittels PCR untersuchen“ (to examine a sample using PCR) is often used. „Auf“ followed by the pathogen or characteristic being sought indicates what the sample is being tested for.
Die Ärztin ließ eine PCR aus einem Rachenabstrich durchführen.
The doctor had a PCR performed on a throat swab.
„PCR“ is used primarily in medical, biological, and forensic texts. In everyday life, the word is especially common in connection with laboratory findings, samples, and test results.
Wegen des unklaren Befunds wurde zusätzlich eine PCR angeordnet.
Because the result was unclear, an additional PCR was ordered.
