Episome

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A segment of DNA in bacterial cells that can replicate independently or integrate into the host chromosome.

“Resistance genes carried on an episome can spread rapidly between bacterial strains.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ep·i·some

Related Words

Synonyms

plasmid

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains vowels E, I, O, E giving four vowels, the SOME ending is common and a useful anchor

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Scrabble

Four vowels make rack management tricky, useful when vowels are piling up and the SOME suffix fits the board

Words Related to Episome

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “episome” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

episode epitome

Words you can make from Episome

Shorter words formed from the letters in “episome”.

impose eemis empeo epsom moise mopes peise poems poise pomes emes epos imps ipso mips miso mope mops pees peso pies poem pois pome

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