Glossary Term

DNA Repair

PCR TermsEN

Definition

Enzymatic restoration of DNA structure after chemical, radiation, or spontaneous damage.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16513. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Also Known As

DNA Damage RepairDNA RepairUnscheduled DNA Synthesis