V(D)J Recombination

**Definition:** The process by which the V (variable), D (diversity), and J (joining) segments of IMMUNOGLOBULIN GENES or T-CELL RECEPTOR GENES are assembled during the development of LYMPHOID CELLS using NONHOMOLOGOUS DNA END-JOINING.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.344.900 - G05.728.932

**Synonyms:** - VDJ Recombination