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Definition of Restriction fragment length polymorphism
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Restriction fragment length polymorphism: A difference in DNA between people that can be recognized by the use of a restriction enzyme. Referred to as an RFLP.