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conservative change

Medical; Human genome

An amino acid change that does not affect significantly the function of the protein.

ceroid

Medical; Human genome

A yellow to brown pigment found especially in the liver in cirrhosis.

chylomicrons

Medical; Human genome

A class of lipoproteins that carry dietary cholesterol and triglycerides from the small intestines to the tissues.

codeine

Medical; Human genome

An opioid analgesic related to morphine but with less potent analgesic properties and mild sedative effects. It also acts centrally to suppress cough.

central nervous system

Medical; Human genome

1) The main information-processing organs of the nervous system, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. 2) The brain and spinal cord.

cochlear implant

Medical; Human genome

Electrical stimulators that apply stimuli to the cochlea. These stimulators consist of an electrode array that is surgically inserted in one cochlea, a receiver that is implanted ...

channelopathies

Medical; Human genome

A variety of neuromuscular conditions resulting from mutations in ion channels manifesting as episodes of epilepsy; headache disorders; and dyskinesias.