Glossary Term
Gene Deletion
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A deletion that results in the loss of a DNA segment encompassing an entire gene sequence.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16606. 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
Gene DeletionGene Deletion MutationTranscript Ablation
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Gene Deletion (C16606)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C16606. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- A Homozygous ALCAM-CBLB Deletion at 3q13.11-q13.12 Defines a Candidate Novel Oculo-Skeletal-Immune Contiguous Gene Deletion Syndrome. — Clin Genet, 2026-10-08 (PMID 42847748; literature)
- Genome-Wide Characterization of a Recombinant BoAHV-1 ΔgE/β-gal Vaccine Strain Reveals an Unintended Multi-Gene Deletion. — Microorganisms, 2026-10-20 (PMID 42943634; literature)