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gene expression profile  listen  (jeen ek-SPREH-shun PROH-file)

  Information about all messenger RNAs that are made in various cell types. A gene expression profile may be used to find and diagnose a disease or condition and to see how well the body responds to treatment. Gene expression profiles may be used in personalized medicine.