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in·for·ma·tive [ in-fawr-muh-tiv ]
Definitions related to informative:
  • In genetic testing, a test result that reveals definitively the presence or absence of the germline genetic alteration associated with the hereditary disorder being assessed. In linkage analysis, the ability to distinguish between maternally inherited and paternally inherited DNA markers (polymorphisms) within or near a given gene of interest.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Refers to data that is useful in forming an opinion or judging an outcome.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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