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WES:

See whole exome sequencing

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS):

Determining the exact DNA sequence of an individual’s genome including all coding and noncoding regions.

WGS:

See whole genome sequencing

Wild type:

Refers to the reference or common allele or phenotype. (contrast to mutant or variant gene or allele).

wt: 

See wild type