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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. mutation
  5. sequence deletion
  6. gene deletion

Preferred term

gene deletion

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A genetic rearrangement through loss of segments of DNA or RNA, bringing sequences which are normally separated into close proximity. This deletion may be detected using cytogenetic techniques and can also be inferred from the phenotype, indicating a deletion at one specific locus.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42562

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