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LOD score

log of the odds score: an estimate of whether data indicate that two gene loci are linked, that is, are likely to lie near each other on a chromosome and therefore are likely to be inherited together. A LOD score of 3 or more generally indicates that the two loci are close.

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February 24th 2025

psychooncology

psychooncology

n. the study of psychological, behavioral, and psychosocial factors involved in the risk, detection, course, treatment, and outcome (in terms of survival) of cancer. The field examines responses to cancer on the part of patients, families, and caregivers at all stages of the disease. —psychooncological adj. —psychooncologist n.