Phenomena and Processes

Gene Deletion

A genetic rearrangement through loss of segments of DNA or RNA, bringing sequences which are normally separated into close proximity. This deletion may be detected using cytogenetic techniques and can also be inferred from the phenotype, indicating a deletion at one specific locus.

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A genetic rearrangement through loss of segments of DNA or RNA, bringing sequences which are normally separated into close proximity. This deletion may be detected using cytogenetic techniques and can also be inferred from the phenotype, indicating a deletion at one specific locus.

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3 entry terms
  • Deletion, Gene
  • Deletions, Gene
  • Gene Deletions

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History Note

93; was see CHROMOSOME DELETION 1984-92

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Previous Indexing

  • Chromosome Deletion (1976-1992)
  • Mutation (1972-1975)

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  1. G05.365w.590w.762.320w
  2. G05.558w.800.320w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gene Deletion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017353. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017353
  2. Gene Deletion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deletion_(genetics)
  3. Gene Deletion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q656732