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What is massively parallel sequencing?

Pronunciation: /ˈmæsɪvli ˈpɛrəˌlɛl ˈsikwənsɪŋ/

massively parallel sequencing

Definition

A high-throughput method used to determine a portion of the nucleotide sequence of an individual’s genome. This technique utilizes DNA sequencing technologies that are capable of processing multiple DNA sequences in parallel. Also called next-generation sequencing and NGS.