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Genetic Profile MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Genetic Profile
Tree Number(s)
G05.346.500
Unique ID
D000076610
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000076610
Scope Note
A set of characteristics unique to the DNA of an individual organism or population obtained by analyzing small samples of biological material such as body tissues or fluids, used especially in the context of predicting susceptibility to a particular disease. For example, some populations have identifiable genetic profiles which put them at higher risk for cancer. Distinguish from GENETIC BACKGROUND and GENETIC VARIATION.
Entry Term(s)
Genotype Profile
Public MeSH Note
2019
History Note
2019
Date Established
2019/01/01
Date of Entry
2018/07/09
Revision Date
2018/06/14

No Qualifiers
Genetic Profile Preferred
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