Korean slang profile
SNP
snp
Single nucleotide polymorphism
An abbreviation for single nucleotide polymorphism in genome research.
- Expanded form
- 단일 염기 다형성단일 염기 다형성 (single nucleotide polymorphism)
- Other spellings
- —
- Earliest source found
- Dec 31, 2000
- Documented trend period
- Not verified
This is the earliest source we have verified, not the date the term was coined.
01Examples, with English translations
- Example by Julimmal
연구 계획의 용어 목록에 SNP가 적혀 있었다.
SNP appeared in the research plan’s terminology list.
02Documented history
- 2000The 국립국어연구원’s 『2000년 신어』 lists the spelling and meaning of “SNP”.[1]
03Origin & word formation
This expression was checked in the 국립국어연구원’s 『2000년 신어』. The expanded form or corresponding name given by the collection is “단일 염기 다형성 (single nucleotide polymorphism)”. The first coiner and actual first use have not been verified.
Evidence for the origin explanationMedium
The definition, expanded form, or paired name in the official collection of the time was checked. This relies on a single source; the original re-quoted articles, first coinage, and current range of use require separate verification.
04Sources
Original titles and links are preserved. An English translation does not replace the original source.
- 2000년 신어, 본문 379쪽 (국립국어연구원)Published Dec 31, 2000Original source checked Nov 15, 2026