Cancer Genomics Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
FFPE FFPE
Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples commonly used for histopathological examination and molecular analysis.
variant curation
Systematic process of evaluating and classifying genetic variants for clinical significance and actionability.
variant of unknown significance
A genetic alteration whose clinical relevance and pathogenic potential have not been established.
variant prioritization
Systematic ranking of genomic alterations based on clinical significance, actionability, and strength of supporting evid...
WES
Whole exome sequencing that analyzes all protein-coding regions of the genome to identify cancer-related mutations.