DNA
- molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and many viruses
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ / /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/
name
Etymology: An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7.
- Defense Nuclear Agency, an agency of the United States Department of Defense which existed from 1971 to 1996 and has since been reorganized as the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
noun
- Alternative form of DNA.
phrase
Etymology: An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7.
- Did not answer.
- Did not arrive (used when someone fails to keep an appointment).
- Did not attend.
- Do not assume.
- Does not apply.
- Drugs 'n' alcohol.
- Do not arm (that is, do not provide with a firearm).
verb
Etymology: An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7.
- To place (someone) under a DNA (do not arm) order because of mental illness.
“She had her weapons back. She wasn't DNA'd anymore. But she didn't use a weapon. That's not how she did it.”