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GuideDiagnostic Laboratory Methods

Genetic Linkage Analysis

The process of measuring the extent of crossovers between chromosomes as a gauge of the distance between genes.

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Updated
2026-10-20
Author
National Cancer Institute (source definition)
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Automated source check (NCI definition)

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Author

National Cancer Institute (source definition)

Reviewer

Automated source check (NCI definition)

Published

2026-10-20

Updated

2026-10-20

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What it is

The process of measuring the extent of crossovers between chromosomes as a gauge of the distance between genes.

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16797. 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.

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Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.

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