Exon

/ˈɛksɑn/ noun

A segment of DNA that codes for proteins and is expressed in the final RNA product after splicing.

Coined in 1978 by American biochemist Walter Gilbert from 'expressed sequence', contrasted with 'intron' (intervening sequence). The term reflects the gene's expressed, coding portions.

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