redundancy
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re·dun·dan·cy
(rē-dŭn'dăn-sē),Occurrence of linearly arranged, largely identical, repeated sequences of DNA.
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redundancy
Medtalk The duplication of time-sensitive or failure-prone equipment–eg, computer server, surgical supplies, etc–allowing the system or surgeon to switch to a backup device with minimal compromise in Pt management or critical systematic functions or activities. See Laparoscopic surgery.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.