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Two questions regarding nomenclature and terminology were raised at the International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration in Sardinia. First, what are the correct symbols for identifying the cloned and/or mapped forms of inherited retinal degeneration, and, second, what are the most appropriate terms for referring to mutations and genetic variation? This commentary addresses these questions.

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Daiger, S.P. (1993). Comments on Gene Symbols and Terminology. In: Hollyfield, J.G., Anderson, R.E., LaVail, M.M. (eds) Retinal Degeneration. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2974-3_16

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