NCIt related terms : Copy Number Alteration; copy number variant; Copy Number Variation; copy_number_variant;
NCIt definition : Variation in the number of copies of a particular sequence within the genetic material
of an individual. Large-scale copy number polymorphisms are common and widely distributed
in the human genome.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Refers to the genetic trait involving the number of copies of a particular
gene present in the genome of an individual. Genetic variants, including insertions,
deletions, and duplications of segments of DNA, are also collectively referred to
as copy number variants. Copy number variants account for a significant proportion
of the genetic variation between individuals.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000600383; CDR0000600384;