germline DNA

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003524",
  "term": "germline DNA",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "The DNA in germ cells (egg and sperm cells that join to form an embryo). Germline DNA is the source of DNA for all other cells in the body. Also called constitutional DNA.",
    "Germline DNA refers to tissue derived from reproductive cells (egg or sperm) that become incorporated into the DNA of every cell in the body of the offspring. A germline mutation may be passed from parent to offspring. Also called constitutional DNA."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "constitutional DNA"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/germline-dna/"
}