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confidentiality

Biology; Genome

In genetics, the expectation that genetic material and the information gained from testing that material will not be available without the donor's consent..

southern blotting

Biology; Genome

Transfer by absorption of DNA fragments separated in electrophoretic gels to membrane filters for detection of specific base sequences by radio-labeled complementary probes..

micronuclei

Biology; Genome

Chromosome fragments that are not incorporated into the nucleus at cell division..

congenital

Biology; Genome

Any trait present at birth, whether the result of a genetic or nongenetic factor. See also: birth defect.

spectral karyotype (SKY)

Biology; Genome

A graphic of all an organism's chromosomes, each labeled with a different color. Useful for identifying chromosomal abnormalities. See also: chromosome.

mitosis

Biology; Genome

The process of nuclear division in cells that produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent cell. See also: meiosis.