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F.I.S.H
Fluorescent in situ hybridization is a cytogenetic technique that detects specific DNA sequences on chromosomes using fluorescent oligomeric antisense probes.
Immunohistochemistry
A method of detecting protein expression on tissue sections using enzymatically labelled antibodies generated against specific biomarkers.
Aneuploid
An abnormal number of chromosomes (extra or missing)
Oncogene addiction
Tumors that become dependent upon signals from one oncogene, such that targeted disruption of that oncogene leads to their demise.
