Molecular Biology Research Technique
cytogenetic analysis
[ sahy-toh-juh-net-ik uh-nal-uh-sis ]
Subclass of:
Cytological Techniques;
Genetic Techniques
Definitions related to cytogenetic analysis:
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(chromab) The determination of the holistic or specific regional aberrations in a chromosome (insertions, deletions, amplifications, translocations).CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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Examination of CHROMOSOMES to diagnose, classify, screen for, or manage genetic diseases and abnormalities. Following preparation of the sample, KARYOTYPING is performed and/or the specific chromosomes are analyzed.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Techniques for analysis of chromosomal and subchromosomal properties and structures, such as those to diagnose, classify, screen for, or manage genetic diseases and abnormalities.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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