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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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Human genome

enteric

Medical; Human genome

1) Of, relating to, or affecting the intestines (enteric diseases); broadly: alimentary. 2) Being or possessing a coating designed to pass through the stomach unaltered and to disintegrate in the ...

family history

Medical; Human genome

1) The genetic relationships and medical history of a family; when represented in diagram form using standardized symbols and terminology, usually referred to as a pedigree 2) A record of a person's ...

gene conversion

Medical; Human genome

The transfer of DNA sequences between two homologous genes, most often by unequal crossing over during meiosis; can be a mechanism for mutation if the transfer of material disrupts the coding ...

genotype-phenotype correlation

Medical; Human genome

The association between the presence of a certain mutation or mutations (genotype) and the resulting physical trait, abnormality, or pattern of abnormalities (phenotype). With respect to genetic ...

glioblastoma

Medical; Human genome

A malignant tumor of the central nervous system and usually of a cerebral hemisphere -- called also spongioblastoma.

glutathione

Medical; Human genome

1) A tripeptide with many roles in cells. It conjugates to drugs to make them more soluble for excretion, is a cofactor for some enzymes, is involved in protein disulfide bond rearrangement and ...

ebstein anomaly

Medical; Human genome

Congenital downward displacement of the tricuspid valve with the septal and posterior leaflets being attached to the wall of the right ventricle.

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