Massively parallel sequencing

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massively parallel sequencing (MA-siv-lee PAYR-uh-lel SEE-kwen-sing) A high-throughput method used to determine a portion of the nucleotide sequence of an individual’s genome. This technique utilizes DNA sequencing technologies that are capable of processing multiple DNA sequences in parallel. Also called next-generation sequencing and NGS.


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