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genetic engineering

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1) Directed modification of the gene complement of a living organism by such techniques as altering the DNA, substituting genetic material by means of a virus, transplanting whole ...

first-degree relative

Medical; Human genome

1) Any relative who is one meiosis away from a particular individual in a family (i.e., parent, sibling, offspring. ) 2) A first degree relative is a family member who shares ...

genetics

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1) The branch of science concerned with the means and consequences of transmission and generation of the components of biological inheritance. (Stedman, 26th ed) 2) The branch ...

dysmorphology

Medical; Human genome

The clinical study of malformation syndromes.

foot drop

Medical; Human genome

An extended position of the foot caused by paralysis of the flexor muscles of the leg -- called also drop foot.

germline

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1) The cell line from which egg or sperm cells (gametes) are derived 2) A germ line is the sex cells (eggs and sperm) that are used by sexually reproducing organisms to pass on ...

fibrosis

Medical; Human genome

1) Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury. 2) Development of excess fibrous ...