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Genetic profile
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Information about specific genes, including variations and gene expression, in an individual or in a certain type of tissue. A genetic profile may be used to help diagnose a disease or learn how the disease may progress or respond to treatment with drugs or radiation. (NCI Dictionary)
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A specific change in a person’s DNA that makes the person more likely to develop certain diseases such as cancer.
Alteration in DNA that may indicate an increased risk of developing a specific disease or disorder.
The process of measuring the extent of crossovers between chromosomes as a gauge of the distance between genes.
