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defined:
A process which vividly paints chromosomes or portions of chromosomes with fluorescent molecules. This technique is useful for identifying chromosomal abnormalities and gene mapping.
explained:
Listen to a detailed explanation. Thomas Ried defines fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).
illustrated:
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relatedterms:
chromosome, gene, hybridization, mapping
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