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autophagy

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1) The process by which cells digest parts of their own cytoplasm; allows for both recycling of macromolecular constituents under conditions of nutrient limitation and remodeling ...

biological therapy

Medical; Human genome

1) Treatment of disease by the administration of substances which produce a biological reaction in the organism. It includes the use of sera, antitoxins, vaccines, cells, ...

cell membrane

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1) The membrane surrounding a cell that separates the cell from its external environment. It consists of a phospholipid bilayer and associated proteins. 2) The cell membrane, ...

bacterial artificial chromosomes

Medical; Human genome

DNA constructs that are composed of, at least, a replication origin, for successful replication, propagation to and maintenance as an extra chromosome in bacteria. In addition, ...

cation

Medical; Human genome

1) Positively charged atoms, radicals or groups of atoms which travel to the cathode or negative pole during electrolysis. 2) The ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates ...

audiology

Medical; Human genome

1) The study of hearing and hearing impairment. 2) A branch of science dealing with hearing; specifically: therapy of individuals having impaired hearing.

cachexia

Medical; Human genome

1) State of general ill health characterized by malnutrition, weakness, and emaciation; occurs during the course of a chronic disease. 2) General ill health, malnutrition, and ...