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copy number variation
KOP-ee NUM-ber vair-ee-AY-shun
ˈkɒpi ˈnʌmbər veəriˈeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
copynumbervariation
Dictionary meaning
phenomenon in which sections of the genome are repeated and the number of repeats varies between individuals; CNVs can affect gene dosage and have been linked to numerous conditions including autism, schizophrenia, and cancer susceptibility
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