Definition of DNA fingerprint

1. Noun. Biometric identification obtained by examining a person's unique sequence of DNA base pairs; often used for evidence in criminal law cases.

Exact synonyms: Genetic Fingerprint
Generic synonyms: Biometric Authentication, Biometric Identification, Identity Verification

Medical Definition of DNA fingerprint

1. The unique pattern of DNA fragments identified by Southern hybridisation (using a probe that binds to a polymorphic region of DNA) or by polymerase chain reaction (using primers flanking the polymorphic region). (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of DNA Fingerprint

DNA amplification
DNA annealing
DNA beta-glucosyltransferase
DNA binding protein
DNA chip
DNA cloning
DNA damage
DNA delta-helicase
DNA deoxyribophosphodiesterase
DNA diagnosis
DNA diagnostics
DNA duplex
DNA entry nuclease
DNA excision
DNA fingerprint (current term)
DNA fingerprinting
DNA footprinting
DNA fragmentation
DNA gap
DNA gene
DNA glycosylase
DNA gyrase
DNA helicase
DNA helicases
DNA helix
DNA homology
DNA hybridisation
DNA hybridization
DNA insertion elements

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