WES

What does "WES" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"WES" stands for "Whole Exome Sequencing". This is a method used in laboratories to examine the parts of a person's DNA that provide instructions for making proteins. These protein-making sections are called "exons" and all of them together are known as the "exome". By studying the exome, scientists can identify changes in genes that can cause or contribute to disease.

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