recombinant adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Formed by a new combination of existing elements. •Formed by genetic recombination.The new HIV test is the first test designed for widespread application that uses recombinant technology to test for highly specific HIV antibodies. — 1988 noun1 •An organism, cell, or haplotype formed by genetic recombination. formsrecombinants
