Glossary Term

Whole Genome Sequencing

PCR TermsEN

Definition

A procedure that can determine the DNA sequence for nearly the entire genome of an individual.

Extended Notes

Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C101294. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.

Also Known As

WGSWhole Genome Sequencing

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