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Biological Factors > Biomarkers > Genetic Markers
Genetic Phenomena > Phenotype > Genetic Markers

Preferred term

Genetic Markers  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Genetic Marker
  • Marker, Genetic
  • Markers, Genetic

Note

  • usually NIM; IM GEN only; coord with specific genetic feature (IM) if pertinent

Scope note

  • A phenotypically recognizable genetic trait which can be used to identify a genetic locus, a linkage group, or a recombination event.

History note

  • 89; was GENETIC MARKER 1980-88

In other languages

  • merkkijaksot

    Finnish

  • geneettinen markkeri
  • geneettinen merkkiaine
  • geneettiset markkerit
  • geneettiset merkkiaineet
  • merkkijakso
  • Genetiska markörer

    Swedish

  • DNA-markörer
  • Genmarkörer
  • Kromosommarkörer

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005819

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