Human genome

Human genome

The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.

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amelia

Medical; Human genome

Congenital absence of one or more limbs.

allelic variant

Medical; Human genome

An alteration in the normal sequence of a gene, the significance of which is often unclear until further study of the genotype and corresponding phenotype occurs in a sufficiently large population. ...

anhidrosis

Medical; Human genome

Abnormal deficiency or absence of sweating.

aortic dissection

Medical; Human genome

A pathological splitting of the aortic media.

allogeneic

Medical; Human genome

Taken from different individuals of the same species. Also called allogenic.

Medical; Human genome

Denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another.

anus

Medical; Human genome

1) The terminal segment of the large intestine, beginning from the ampulla of the rectum and ending at the opening. 2) The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.