HapMap Project (also known as HapMap Projects, Project, HapMap): A coordinated international effort to identify and catalog patterns of linked variations (HAPLOTYPES) found in the human genome across the entire human population.

NIH MeSH · D060148Disciplines and Occupations

HapMap Project

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Definition

A coordinated international effort to identify and catalog patterns of linked variations (HAPLOTYPES) found in the human genome across the entire human population.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.180.350.162
  • H01.158.273.343.249.199
  • H01.158.273.343.350.130
  • H01.158.273.343.385.750
  • H01.770.644.145.350.249

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Common questions about HapMap Project

What does HapMap Project mean in medicine?
A coordinated international effort to identify and catalog patterns of linked variations (HAPLOTYPES) found in the human genome across the entire human population. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is HapMap Project known by any other names?
Yes. HapMap Project is also referred to as HapMap Projects, Project, HapMap, Projects, HapMap, International HapMap Project in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does HapMap Project sit in the medical classification?
HapMap Project falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.180.350.162, H01.158.273.343.249.199, H01.158.273.343.350.130). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D060148) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗