Gene deletion

Pronunciation

Definition 1

The loss of all or a part of a gene. There may also be a change in the RNA and protein made from that gene. Certain gene deletions are found in cancer and in other genetic diseases and abnormalities. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Any deletion mutation that occurs within a gene, including the 5' and 3' untranslated regions of the gene. (NCI Thesaurus)

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