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The specific term is gene locus. If the exact location is known then there is more specific terminology that refers to the chromosome number whether the locus is on the short (p) or long (q) arm of the chromosome and it's specific location based on band and sub-band location.

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Locus is what the gene's position on a chromosome is called.

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The location is known as its loci (plural) or locus.

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