Glossary Term
Single Nucleotide Variant
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A variation of a single nucleotide at a specific location of the genome due to base substitution, which is found at any frequency in the population.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C164674. 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
Single Nucleotide VariantSNV