Genomic characterization

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Genomic characterization
TermGenomic characterization
Short definitiongenome-wide association study (JEE-nome.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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genomic characterization - (pronounced) (jeh-NOH-mik KAYR-ik-ter-rih-ZAY-shun) A laboratory method that uses a sample of tissue, blood, or other body fluid to learn more about to learn all the genes in a person or a specific cell type and how those genes interact with each other and with the environment. Genomic characterization can be done to find out why some people get certain diseases and others don't. Genomic characterization can also be performed on tumor tissue to look for mutations or other genetic changes in a tumor's DNA. This can help doctors understand how different types of cancer form and respond to treatment, which may lead to new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer. Also called genomic profiling

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