Genetic profile
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003491
Information about changes in specific genes, gene expression, or chromosomes in cells or tissue of a person. These changes may be a sign of a disease or condition, such as cancer. They may also be a sign that a person has an increased risk of developing a specific disease or condition or of having a child or other family member with the disease or condition. A genetic profile may be used to help diagnose disease, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003491 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Genetic profile",
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"definition": "Information about changes in specific genes, gene expression, or chromosomes in cells or tissue of a person. These changes may be a sign of a disease or condition, such as cancer. They may also be a sign that a person has an increased risk of developing a specific disease or condition or of having a child or other family member with the disease or condition. A genetic profile may be used to help diagnose disease, plan treatment, or find out how well treatment is working.",
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/genetic-profile/"
}
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