Glossary:
DNA = The abbreviation for deoxyribonucleic acid, the carrier of genetic information in cells.
Gene = A section of DNA that contains the genetic information for a particular trait or characteristic of a living organism.
Genetic code = The sequence of bases in DNA that defines genetic information.
Unclear variant = A genetic alteration whose clinical significance is not clear.
Pathogenic variant = A genetic change that is associated with the development of a disease.