What does proband mean?
Proband means (genetics, medicine) An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the genetic investigation of the individual's family..
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(genetics, medicine) An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the genetic investigation of the individual's family..
The proband was 8 years old and had a dyseidetic pattern, as did his father, who was also tested.
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Proband means (genetics, medicine) An individual who presents with a genetic disorder or other specific characteristic, when this leads to the genetic investigation of the individual's family..
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The proband was 8 years old and had a dyseidetic pattern, as did his father, who was also tested.
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