heterogeneity

Definition of heterogeneity logarithm of the odds score

heterogeneity logarithm of the odds score

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A statistical estimate of whether two genetic loci are physically near enough to each other (or “linked”) on a particular chromosome that they are likely to be inherited together. A heterogeneity logarithm of the odds score is calculated in the presence of locus heterogeneity (when the same phenotype can be caused by mutations in genes at different chromosomal loci). Also called HLOD score.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms