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Pronunciation: /pɔɪnt ˈvɛriənt/

point variant

Definition

A genetic alteration caused by the substitution of a single nucleotide for another nucleotide. Also called point mutation.

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hepatolenticular degeneration

tracheostomy button

sodium ferric gluconate

chromatography

ascites

stage IVC salivary gland cancer

precancerous polyps

pernicious anemia

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anti-PSMA/anti-CD70 4SCAR-expressing bispecific T cells

PI3K/mTOR inhibitor CLL442

EED inhibitor BR1733

Amrubicin Hydrochloride

golcadomide

anti-plectin monoclonal antibody ZB131

anti-TREM2 monoclonal antibody PY314

Parnate

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incomplete penetrance

founder mutation

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

WXS

SNP

cascade testing

deleterious mutation

inconclusive result

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