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Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique

Medical Definition:	Technique that utilizes low-stringency polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification with single primers of arbitrary sequence to generate strain-specific arrays of anonymous DNA fragments. RAPD technique may be used to determine taxonomic identity, assess kinship relationships, analyze mixed genome samples, and create specific probes.
Previously Indexed:	Polymerase Chain Reaction (1991-1995)

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