Quantitative Concept
lod score
Subclass of:
genetic linkage
Definitions related to lod score:
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A statistical estimate of whether two genetic loci are physically near enough to each other (or linked) on a particular chromosome that they are likely to be inherited together. A LOD score of three or more is generally considered statistically significant evidence of linkage.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The statistical probability that two genetic loci are likely to be inherited together.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The total relative probability, expressed on a logarithmic scale, that a linkage relationship exists among selected loci. Lod is an acronym for "logarithmic odds."NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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