chromosome mapping

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chro·mo·some map·ping

the process of determining the position of loci on specific chromosomes and constructing a diagram of each chromosome showing the relative positions of loci; techniques include family studies with linkage analysis, somatic cell hybridization, and chromosome deletion mapping.

chromosome mapping

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chro·mo·some map·ping

(krō'mŏ-sōm map'ing)

The process of determining the position of loci on specific chromosomes and constructing a diagram of each chromosome showing the relative positions of loci; techniques include family studies with linkage analysis, somatic cell hybridization, and chromosome deletion mapping.

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The ability to detect structural variations and large scale genomic rearrangements using whole human chromosome mapping now enables researchers to better understand the markers and origins of inherited and somatic genetic diseases," said George M.

OpGen Demonstrates Whole Human Chromosome Mapping Capabilities at 2012 AGBT Meeting