word
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism
SIN-gul NYOO-klee-oh-tyd pol-ee-MOR-fiz-um
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈnjuːkliːoʊtaɪd pɒliːˈmɔːrfɪzəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
singlenucleotidepolymorphism
Dictionary meaning
DNA variation at a single base pair position; most common type of genetic variation in humans
Pronunciation tips
Often abbreviated SNP, pronounced 'snip'
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