Glossary Term
Microsatellite Repeat
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A variety of simple di-, tri-, tetra-, and pentanucleotide tandem repeats that are dispersed in the euchromatic arms of most chromosomes.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C13338. 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
MicrosatelliteMicrosatellite RepeatMicrosatellite RepeatsMicrosatellites