Electrophoretogram

/ɪˌlɛktrəfoʊˈrɛtəˌɡræm/ noun

Definition

A visual record or pattern produced by electrophoresis, showing the separation and distribution of molecules.

Etymology

From electrophoretic + -gram (from Greek gramma, something written or recorded). The term emerged as electrophoresis became a major analytical tool in the mid-20th century.

Kelly Says

An electrophoretogram is like a molecular fingerprint—each protein, each DNA fragment leaves its own unique stripe pattern, revealing exactly what you're dealing with.

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