Germline mutation
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| Germline mutation | |
|---|---|
| Term | Germline mutation |
| Short definition | germline DNA (JERM lineage. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
germline mutation - (pronounced) (JERM-line myoo-TAY-avoid) A genetic change in a body's reproductive cell (egg or sperm) that is incorporated into the DNA of every cell in the offspring's body. Germline mutations are passed from parents to offspring. Also called germline variant
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Germline mutation
- Wikipedia's article - Germline mutation
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