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gene-environment interaction

Medical; Human genome

Gene environment interaction is an influence on the expression of a trait that results from the interplay between genes and the environment. Some traits are strongly influenced ...

gastroesophageal reflux

Medical; Human genome

Backward flow of the gastric contents into the esophagus resulting from improper functioning of a sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus and resulting especially in ...

fibroma

Medical; Human genome

A benign tumor of fibrous or fully developed connective tissue.

gait

Medical; Human genome

1) Manner of running, walking, or moving on foot; applicable to humans or animals. 2) Manner or style of walking.

gametogenesis

Medical; Human genome

The meiotic process by which mature gametes (ova and sperm) are formed. Oogenesis refers specifically to the production of ova and spermatogenesis to the production of sperm.

emphysema

Medical; Human genome

1) A subcategory of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The disease is characterized by anatomic alterations of the lungs, such as the enlargement of airspaces and destruction ...

genomic library

Medical; Human genome

1) A form of gene library containing the complete DNA sequences present in the genome of a given organism. It contrasts with a cDNA library which contains only sequences utilized ...