Definition

Noun: 1. The procedure of analyzing DNA: A scientific process that examines the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from a sample of a person's body tissue or fluid (e.g., blood, saliva, skin cells) to create a unique genetic identifier for that individual.

Usage

• Genetic profiling is a technique used primarily for identification purposes.
• The term is often used in forensic, medical, and legal contexts.
• It describes the overall procedure, from sample collection to the generation of a DNA profile.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Forensic scientists used genetic profiling to link the suspect to the crime scene.
  • The accuracy of genetic profiling has revolutionized criminal investigations.
  • A sample was sent to the lab for genetic profiling.

Advanced Usage

• "to perform genetic profiling": to carry out the DNA analysis procedure.
  • The laboratory is authorized to perform genetic profiling for paternity tests.
• "subject to genetic profiling": to undergo the DNA analysis procedure.
  • All biological evidence from the scene was subjected to genetic profiling.

Variants and Related Words

• DNA profiling (noun): A direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "genetic profiling."
• DNA fingerprinting (noun): An older, more colloquial term for the same procedure, drawing an analogy to the uniqueness of human fingerprints.
• Genetic fingerprint (noun): The resulting unique identifier or pattern obtained from genetic profiling.
  • The suspect's genetic fingerprint matched the one found at the scene.

Synonyms

• DNA analysis: A broader term that can include genetic profiling but also encompasses other types of DNA examination (e.g., for genetic diseases).
• Genotyping: In a technical context, this can refer to the specific process of determining an individual's genetic makeup, which is a key part of profiling.

Related Phrases

• Genetic database: A stored collection of genetic profiles.
  • The profile was uploaded to the national genetic database for comparison.
• Genetic match: The result when a profile from an evidence sample corresponds to a profile from a known individual.
  • The investigation yielded a genetic match to a previously convicted offender.

Noun

1. the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification