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genetic engineering
Medical; Human genome
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
Medical; Human genome
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 ...
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
Medical; Human genome
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 ...
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