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restriction fragment length polymorphism
noun
Definition of restriction fragment length polymorphism
: variation in the length of a DNA fragment produced by a specific restriction enzyme acting on DNA from different individuals that usually results from a genetic mutation and that may be used as a genetic marker
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First Known Use of restriction fragment length polymorphism
1980
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restriction fragment length polymorphism
noun
Medical Definition of restriction fragment length polymorphism
: variation in the length of a restriction fragment produced by a specific restriction enzyme acting on DNA from different individuals that usually results from a genetic mutation (as an insertion or deletion) and that may be used as a genetic marker—called also RFLP
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