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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ectrodactyly

Medical; Human genome

Congenital complete or partial absence of one or more digits.

Elastic

Medical; Human genome

1) Of a solid: capable of recovering size and shape after deformation. 2) Of a liquid: capable of resisting compression. 3) Of a gas: capable of indefinite expansion. 4) Capable of being easily ...

exogenous

Medical; Human genome

1) Growing from or on the outside (as in exogenous spores). 2) Caused by factors (as food or a traumatic factor) or an agent (as a disease-producing organism) from outside the organism or system ...

ectopic

Medical; Human genome

1: Occurring in an abnormal position (an ectopic kidney). 2: Originating in an area of the heart other than the sinoatrial node (ectopic beats); also: initiating ectopic heartbeats (an ectopic ...

electroretinography

Medical; Human genome

Recording of electric potentials in the retina after stimulation by light.

dysarthria

Medical; Human genome

1) Disorders of speech articulation caused by imperfect coordination of pharynx, larynx, tongue, or face muscles. This may result from cranial nerve diseases, neuromuscular diseases, cerebellar ...

enamel

Medical; Human genome

A hard thin translucent layer of calcified substance which envelops and protects the dentin of the crown of the tooth. It is the hardest substance in the body and is almost entirely composed of ...