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Polymorphism

A variant that exists at appreciable frequency in a population (commonly >1%). Polymorphisms are normal variation, not necessarily disease-causing.

Example in a sentence

The polymorphism was common in the cohort and not associated with disease.

Key facts

  • Population frequency >~1%; normal variation.
  • SNPs are a type of polymorphism.

Category: Genetics & Variation

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