1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an episome; existing or functioning as an episome in a cell
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• The episomal plasmid was successfully introduced into the bacterial cells.
• Episomal DNA can replicate independently of the host chromosome.
• Researchers studied the episomal elements to understand gene transfer mechanisms.
• The episomal vector allowed for stable expression of the target gene.
• Episomal inheritance patterns differ from chromosomal inheritance in microorganisms.