What is another word for pyrimidine dimer?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪɹɪmˌɪdiːn dˈa͡ɪmə] (IPA) 
Pyrimidine dimer is a term used to describe a type of DNA damage that occurs when two adjacent pyrimidine nucleotides bond to each other. However, in scientific literature, there are several synonyms used for this term. These include, but are not limited to, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimer, CPD, (6-4) photoproduct, (6-4)PP, thymine dimer, and UV-damaged DNA. The use of multiple names can cause confusion and difficulty for researchers when interpreting results or communicating findings to others. Nonetheless, all of these terms describe the same type of lesion on DNA caused by exposure to UV radiation or other environmental factors.
