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Variant

Synonym(s): genetic variation

Variant is the most general term describing any genetic deviation from the reference sequence regardless its pathogenic relevance. For instance, variants may include mutations, polymorphisms, and modifyers.

Related terms:

mutation polymorphism modifyer
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