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Search Results for: penetrance

Penetrance

Definition noun (genetics) The frequency or rate of occurrence, typically in percentage, of a particular trait or condition... Read More

Complete penetrance

Definition noun A form of penetrance where a deleterious or disease-causing gene is expressed in all individuals carrying... Read More

Incomplete penetrance

Definition noun A form of penetrance in which not all individuals carrying a deleterious gene express the associated trait... Read More

Reduced penetrance

Definition noun A form of penetrance below 100%, in which not all individuals carrying a deleterious gene express the... Read More