copy number variant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-002061",
  "term": "copy number variant",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A variation in the number of copies of a particular sequence of DNA present in the genome of an individual. Copy number variants include insertions, deletions, and duplications of segments of DNA. They account for a significant number of the genetic variations between individuals. Copy number variants may also be associated with specific traits or disorders. Also called CNV.",
  "synonyms": [
    "CNV"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/copy-number-variant/"
}