"short tandem repeat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: short tandem repeats [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} short tandem repeat (plural short tandem repeats)
  1. (genetics) A pattern in DNA where two or more nucleotides are repeated and the repeated sequences are directly adjacent to each other, used in determining genetic profiles to identify an individual. Categories (topical): Genetics Synonyms: STR
    Sense id: en-short_tandem_repeat-en-noun-Vke~1lux Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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