Preferred Label : genetic loci;
MeSH definition : Specific regions that are mapped within a GENOME. Genetic loci are usually identified
with a shorthand notation that indicates the chromosome number and the position of
a specific band along the P or Q arm of the chromosome where they are found. For example
the locus 6p21 is found within band 21 of the P-arm of CHROMOSOME 6. Many well known
genetic loci are also known by common names that are associated with a genetic function
or HEREDITARY DISEASE.;
MeSH synonym : locus, genetic; loci, genetic; genetic locus;
Wikipedia automatic translation : Locus (genetics);
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locus (genetics);
Origin ID : D056426;
UMLS CUI : C0678933;
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Specific regions that are mapped within a GENOME. Genetic loci are usually identified
with a shorthand notation that indicates the chromosome number and the position of
a specific band along the P or Q arm of the chromosome where they are found. For example
the locus 6p21 is found within band 21 of the P-arm of CHROMOSOME 6. Many well known
genetic loci are also known by common names that are associated with a genetic function
or HEREDITARY DISEASE.
