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Genetic disorders
Genetic diseases, syndromes, or conditions caused by genetic variations and abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.
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prostate gland
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A firm partly muscular partly glandular body that is situated about the base of the mammalian male urethra and secretes an alkaline viscid fluid which is a major constituent of the ejaculatory ...
genomic library
Health care; Genetic disorders
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 in protein coding ...
genome library
Health care; Genetic disorders
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 in protein coding ...
gonad
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A gamete-producing reproductive gland (as an ovary or testis). 2) The part of the reproductive system that produces and releases eggs (ovary) or sperm (testicle/testis).
template
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A gauge, pattern, or mold used as a guide to the form of a piece being made. 2) A molecule (as of DNA) that serves as a pattern for the synthesis of another macromolecule (as messenger RNA).
tectorial membrane
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A gelatinous membrane, attached to the bony spiral lamina, which overlies the hair cells within the cochlea of the inner ear. 2) A membrane having the consistency of jelly that covers the surface ...
membrana tectoria
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A gelatinous membrane, attached to the bony spiral lamina, which overlies the hair cells within the cochlea of the inner ear. 2) A membrane having the consistency of jelly that covers the surface ...
