genepanel
nounUK /ˈdʒiːn pænəl/
US /ˈdʒin pænəl/
A genepanel is a special test that looks at many genes at once to check for health problems.
The doctor ordered a genepanel to find out why the baby was sick.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of genes chosen for study in a research project.
The scientists used a genepanel to compare the genes of the two groups.
3. A lab tool that reads many gene pieces together on one small chip.
The genepanel on the chip can check hundreds of genes in one run.
4. A list of genes linked to a certain disease.
The cancer genepanel includes genes known to raise risk.