Penetrance Definition

Penetrance Sentence Examples

• Human genetic studies are impeded by inconsistent loss of genetic material, variable expressivity, and decreased penetrance.

• Whether the cat is heterozygous or homozygous for W, the blue eyes and deafness have incomplete penetrance.

• However, decreased penetrance of a particular gene defect cannot be excluded.

• There is a 50 per cent chance of parents passing on the gene, although with reduced penetrance.

• A better understanding of the factors that underlie variable penetrance in mutation carriers is needed to augment our ability to counsel individual women.