Tumor DNA sequencing
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| Tumor DNA sequencing | |
|---|---|
| Term | Tumor DNA sequencing |
| Short definition | Tumor DNA sequencing - (pronounced) (TOO-mer. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Tumor DNA sequencing - (pronounced) (TOO-mer. . . SEE-kwen-sing) A laboratory method used to learn the exact order (sequence) of the chemical building blocks that make up tumor DNA. Mistakes in the order of the building blocks can cause cancer cells to grow and spread. Knowing the DNA sequence of a person's tumor can help plan treatment that targets the specific defect in the tumor
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tumor DNA sequencing
- Wikipedia's article - Tumor DNA sequencing
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