What is another word for genetic polymorphisms?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɛnˈɛtɪk pˌɒlɪmˈɔːfɪzəmz] (IPA) 
Genetic polymorphisms, also known as genetic variations, refer to differences in DNA sequence among individuals. These variations can affect a wide range of traits, including physical characteristics, susceptibility to diseases, and response to medications. Synonyms for genetic polymorphisms include genetic variants, genetic mutations, allelic variants, allelic polymorphisms, and DNA polymorphisms. Genetic variants refer to any genetic difference between individuals, while genetic mutations are specifically changes that occur in the DNA sequence. Allelic variants and allelic polymorphisms specifically refer to differences in DNA sequence at a particular gene locus. DNA polymorphisms refer to any variation in the DNA sequence, including those that occur in non-coding regions.
