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Definition of DNA polymerase
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
DNA polymerase: An enzyme that catalyzes (speeds) the polymerization of DNA. DNA polymerase uses preexisting nucleic acid templates and assembles the DNA from deoxyribonucleotides.