National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Whole Transcriptome Sequencing
A procedure that can determine the nucleotide sequence for all of the RNA transcripts in an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Whole Transcriptome Sequencing (C124261)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C124261. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Whole-Transcriptome Landscape Deciphers a ceRNA-Mediated "De-Repression-Activation" Circuit Governing Continuous Estrus in Ovine. — Animals (Basel), 2026-09-17 (PMID 42791782; literature)
- Whole-transcriptome sequencing analysis to identify key non-coding RNAs in the pathogenesis of pulmonary tuberculosis. — Public Health Action, 2026-08-24 (PMID 42639598; literature)
What it is
A procedure that can determine the nucleotide sequence for all of the RNA transcripts in an individual.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C124261. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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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.