genetic marker
noun
any distinct inheritable indicator of identity and ancestry.
a chromosomal landmark or allele that allows for the tracing of a specific region of DNA, as in the study of recombination.
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Also called marker, marker gene.
Origin of genetic marker
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby genetic marker
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British Dictionary definitions for genetic marker
genetic marker
noun
a gene with two or more alternative forms, producing readily identifiable variations in a particular character, used in studies of linkage, genetic mapping, and identification of the presence of other genes that are closely linked to, and therefore usually inherited with, it
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Medical definitions for genetic marker
genetic marker
n.
A gene phenotypically associated with a particular, easily identified trait and used to identify an individual or cell carrying that gene.
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Scientific definitions for genetic marker
genetic marker
A gene or DNA sequence having a known location on a chromosome. Genetic markers associated with certain diseases can be used to determine whether an individual is at risk for developing an inherited disease.
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