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.

DUI

D017353 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0026347

Previous indexing

Chromosome Deletion (1976-1992); Mutation (1972-1975)

History note

93; was see CHROMOSOME DELETION 1984-92

Online note

use CHROMOSOME DELETION to search GENE DELETION 1984-92

Public note

93; was see CHROMOSOME DELETION 1984-92