genotyping
[/ˈdʒɛnətaɪpɪŋ/]
noun
genotipagem
1. The process of determining the genotype of an individual by examining their DNA sequence or genetic markers
Genotyping is essential for identifying genetic variations in disease research.
A genotipagem é essencial para identificar variações genéticas em pesquisa de doenças.
2. In molecular biology, the technique used to characterize an organism's genetic makeup at the molecular level
The lab performed genotyping on all participants to study the inheritance pattern.
O laboratório realizou genotipagem em todos os participantes para estudar o padrão de herança.
3. The practice of analyzing DNA samples to determine specific alleles or genetic variants present in an organism
Modern genotyping methods use high-throughput sequencing technology.
Os métodos modernos de genotipagem usam tecnologia de sequenciamento de alto rendimento.
Genotyping is a specialized scientific term used primarily in academic, medical, and forensic contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in universities and advanced research centers, particularly in genetics programs. In the USA, it's widely applied in personalized medicine, ancestry testing, and criminal investigations. The term maintains identical meaning across both cultures and is used in the same formal, technical manner.
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