Glossary Term

Genetic Variation

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Definition

Genetic Variation consists of deviation(s) in the nucleotide sequence of the genetic material of an individual from that typical of the group to which the individual belongs, or deviation(s) in the nucleotide sequence of the genetic material of offspring from that of its parents.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17248. 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

Genetic DiversityGenetic VariationSequence VariantSequence Variation

References

NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Genetic Variation (C17248)
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C17248. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.