About The Medical Condition Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion
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Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion?
DNA region comprised of a variable number of repetitive, contiguous trinucleotide sequences. The presence of these regions is associated with diseases such as Fragile X Syndrome and MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY. Many chromosome fragile sites (CHROMOSOME FRAGILITY) contain expanded trinucleotide repeats.
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