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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genetic engineering

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1) Directed modification of the gene complement of a living organism by such techniques as altering the DNA, substituting genetic material by means of a virus, transplanting whole nuclei, ...

first-degree relative

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1) Any relative who is one meiosis away from a particular individual in a family (i.e., parent, sibling, offspring. ) 2) A first degree relative is a family member who shares about 50 percent of ...

genetics

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1) The branch of science concerned with the means and consequences of transmission and generation of the components of biological inheritance. (Stedman, 26th ed) 2) The branch of biology that deals ...

dysmorphology

Medical; Human genome

The clinical study of malformation syndromes.

foot drop

Medical; Human genome

An extended position of the foot caused by paralysis of the flexor muscles of the leg -- called also drop foot.

germline

Medical; Human genome

1) The cell line from which egg or sperm cells (gametes) are derived 2) A germ line is the sex cells (eggs and sperm) that are used by sexually reproducing organisms to pass on genes from generation ...

fibrosis

Medical; Human genome

1) Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury. 2) Development of excess fibrous connective tissue in an ...