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Cancer-Related Dictionary

Comprehensive medical dictionary with cancer-related terms, definitions, and explanations to help you better understand medical terminology and concepts.

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Genetics and Testing

High-throughput sequencing, also known as next-generation sequencing, is a modern DNA sequencing technology that enables rapid sequencing of large amounts of DNA. It allows scientists to sequence entire genomes quickly and efficiently, making it an essential tool in genomics research and personalized medicine.

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Genetics and Testing

Homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) is a condition where cells lose the ability to effectively repair DNA double-strand breaks using the homologous recombination repair pathway. This deficiency can lead to genomic instability and is often associated with certain types of cancer, such as breast and ovarian cancers.

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