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