Polymorphism

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Polymorphism
TermPolymorphism
Short definitionpolymorphism - (pronounced) (PAH-lee-MOR-fih-to) A common change in the genetic code in DNA. Polymorphisms can have a harmful effect, a beneficial effect, or no effect. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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polymorphism - (pronounced) (PAH-lee-MOR-fih-to) A common change in the genetic code in DNA. Polymorphisms can have a harmful effect, a beneficial effect, or no effect. Some polymorphisms have been shown to increase the risk of certain types of cancer

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