National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Whole Exome Sequencing
A procedure that can determine the DNA sequence for all of the exons in an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Whole Exome Sequencing (C101295)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C101295. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Implications of Genes Involved in Inflammatory Regulation, Cytoskeletal Organization, and Extracellular Matrix Integrity for Susceptibility to High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema: A Pilot Whole-Exome Sequencing Study. — Respir Physiol Neurobiol, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42854935; literature)
What it is
A procedure that can determine the DNA sequence for all of the exons in an individual.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C101295. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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Compliance note
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.