FISH
| FISH | |
|---|---|
| Term | FISH |
| Short definition | First line therapy (. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
FISH - (pronounced) A laboratory method for examining genes or chromosomes in cells and tissues. Pieces of DNA containing a fluorescent dye are made in the laboratory and added to a sample of cells or tissue. When these pieces of DNA attach to specific genes or regions on chromosomes in the sample, they light up when viewed under a microscope with a special light. FISH can be used to identify where a particular gene is located on a chromosome, how many copies of the gene there are, and any chromosomal abnormalities. It is used to diagnose diseases like cancer and to plan treatment. Also called fluorescence in situ hybridization
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on FISH
- Wikipedia's article - FISH
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