Genomic sequencing
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| Genomic sequencing | |
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| Term | Genomic sequencing |
| Short definition | genomic profiling (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. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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genomic sequencing - (pronounced) (jeh-NOH-mik SEE-kwen-sing) A laboratory method used to determine the overall genetic makeup of a particular organism or cell type. This method can be used to find changes in areas of the genome. These changes can help scientists understand how certain diseases, such as cancer, develop. The results of genome sequencing can also be used to diagnose and treat diseases
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Genomic sequencing
- Wikipedia's article - Genomic sequencing
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