<molecular biology> Two or more identical linear molecular units covalently linked in tandem. Especially used of nucleic acid molecules and of units in artificial polymers. ... (05 Jan 1998) ... 
A DNA molecule consisting of two or more separate molecules linked end-to-end to form a long linear structure.Two or more identical linear molecular units covalently linked in tandem. Especially used of nucleic acid molecules and of units in artificial polymers.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon-kat′ă-mer Definitions: 1. A linear repeat of restriction fragments.