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Definition of Reverse transcriptase
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Reverse transcriptase: An enzyme that permits DNA to be made, using RNA as the template. A retrovirus, such as the HIV virus, can propagate itself by converting its RNA into DNA with reverse transcriptase.