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fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
Medical; Medical genetics
Fluorescent DNA or RNA probe binds to specific gene site of interest on chromosomes. Used for specific localization of genes and direct visualization of anomalies (e.g., ...

karyotyping
Medical; Medical genetics
A process in which metaphase chromosomes are stained, ordered, and numbered according to morphology, size, arm-length ratio, and banding pattern. Can be performed on a sample of ...
codominance
Medical; Medical genetics
Both alleles contribute to the phenotype in a heterozygote. Example: blood groups A, B, AB.