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genetic marker

ge·net·ic mark·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [juh-net-ik mahr-ker]
    • /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈmɑr kər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [juh-net-ik mahr-ker]
    • /dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˈmɑr kər/

Definitions of genetic marker words

  • noun genetic marker any distinct inheritable indicator of identity and ancestry. 1
  • noun genetic marker HLA antigen. 1
  • noun genetic marker a chromosomal landmark or allele that allows for the tracing of a specific region of DNA, as in the study of recombination. 1
  • noun genetic marker a gene with two or more alternative forms, producing readily identifiable variations in a particular character, used in studies of linkage, genetic mapping, and identification of the presence of other genes that are closely linked to, and therefore usually inherited with, it 0
  • noun genetic marker any allele or gene associated with a specific chromosome and used in genetic research, as in the identification and location of the other genes in a linkage group 0
  • noun genetic marker A gene or DNA sequence with a known location on a chromosome that can be used to identify individuals or species. 0
See all 6 definitions of genetic marker

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Origin of genetic marker

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Genetic marker

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Genetic marker

genetic marker popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

genetic marker usage trend in Literature

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