Phenomena and Processes

DNA Copy Number Variations

Stretches of genomic DNA that exist in different multiples between individuals. Many copy number variations have been associated with susceptibility or resistance to disease.

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Abstract

Stretches of genomic DNA that exist in different multiples between individuals. Many copy number variations have been associated with susceptibility or resistance to disease.

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Synonyms

14 entry terms
  • Copy Number Variants, DNA
  • Copy Number Variation, DNA
  • DNA Copy Number Variant
  • DNA Copy Number Variants
  • DNA Copy Number Variation
  • Copy Number Changes, DNA
  • Copy Number Polymorphism
  • Copy Number Polymorphisms
  • DNA Copy Number Change
  • DNA Copy Number Changes
  • DNA Copy Number Polymorphism
  • DNA Copy Number Polymorphisms
  • Polymorphism, Copy Number
  • Polymorphisms, Copy Number

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2010

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Previous Indexing

  • Gene Dosage (1998-2009)

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  1. G05.365w.795w.297w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. DNA Copy Number Variations. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D056915. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D056915
  2. DNA Copy Number Variations. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66658693