genetic profiling

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genetic profiling

A scientist examines a DNA sequence on a computer screen for genetic profiling.

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.
genetic profiling

A scientist examines a DNA sequence on a computer screen for genetic profiling.

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

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