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genetic marker
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genetic marker
n.
A gene phenotypically associated with a particular, easily identified trait and used to identify an individual or cell carrying that gene.
genetic marker,
n a specific gene that produces a readily recognizable genetic trait that can be used in family and population studies or in linkage analysis.


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