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Definition(s)
- A form of gene library containing the complete DNA sequences present in the genome of a given organism. It contrasts with a cDNA library which contains only sequences utilized in protein coding (lacking introns).
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Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System
at the National Library of Medicine
- A collection of clones made from a set of randomly generated overlapping DNA fragments representing the entire genome of an organism.
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Definition from: Office of Rare Diseases
at the National Institutes of Health
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.