Terms Related to Genetic Variation

• Genetic Predisposition Testing

  Searching a population or individuals for persons possessing certain genotypes or karyotypes that: (1) are already associated with disease or predispose to disease; (2) may …

• SNPs

  A single nucleotide variation in a genetic sequence that occurs at appreciable frequency in the population.

• Coisogenic Animal

  Inbred strains of animals that are genetically identical except at a single locus, or a few specified loci, so that their known genetic differences are …

• Single Nucleotide Polymorphism

  A single nucleotide variation in a genetic sequence that occurs at appreciable frequency in the population.

• Congenic Animal

  Inbred strains of animals that are genetically identical except at a single locus, or a few specified loci, so that their known genetic differences are …

• Small-Area Variation

  A method of analyzing the variation in utilization of health care in small geographic or demographic areas. It often studies, for example, the usage rates …