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Gene Deletion MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Gene Deletion
Tree Number(s)
G05.365.590.762.320
G05.558.800.320
Unique ID
D017353
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017353
Scope Note
A genetic rearrangement through loss of segments of DNA or RNA, bringing sequences which are normally separated into close proximity. This deletion may be detected using cytogenetic techniques and can also be inferred from the phenotype, indicating a deletion at one specific locus.
Previous Indexing
Chromosome Deletion (1976-1992)
Mutation (1972-1975)
See Also
Chromosome Deletion
Public MeSH Note
93; was see CHROMOSOME DELETION 1984-92
Online Note
use CHROMOSOME DELETION to search GENE DELETION 1984-92
History Note
93; was see CHROMOSOME DELETION 1984-92
Date Introduced
1993/01/01
Last Updated
2016/06/17

No Qualifiers
Gene Deletion Preferred
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