MeSH definition : A set of characteristics unique to the DNA of an individual organism or population
obtained by analyzing small samples of biological material such as body tissues or
fluids, used especially in the context of predicting susceptibility to a particular
disease. For example, some populations have identifiable genetic profiles which put
them at higher risk for cancer. Distinguish from GENETIC BACKGROUND and GENETIC VARIATION.;
A set of characteristics unique to the DNA of an individual organism or population
obtained by analyzing small samples of biological material such as body tissues or
fluids, used especially in the context of predicting susceptibility to a particular
disease. For example, some populations have identifiable genetic profiles which put
them at higher risk for cancer. Distinguish from GENETIC BACKGROUND and GENETIC VARIATION.