Genomic profiling
| Genomic profiling | |
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| Term | Genomic profiling |
| Short definition | genomic instability (jeh-NOH-mik in-stuh-BIH-lih-tee) The increased tendency for DNA mutations (changes) and other genetic changes to occur during cell division. Genomic instability is caused by defects in certain processes that control cell division. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
genomic profiling - (pronounced) (jeh-NOH-mik PROH-fy-ling) A laboratory method that uses a sample of tissue, blood, or other body fluid to learn more about all of the genes in a person or a particular cell type and the way these genes interact with each other and with the environment. Genomic profiling can be done to find out why some people get certain diseases and others don't. Genomic profiling 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 characterization
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