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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atypical

Medical; Human genome

Not typical: not like the usual or normal type.

blood coagulation

Medical; Human genome

1) Process of the interaction of blood coagulation factors that results in an insoluble fibrin clot. 2) The process of clot formation.

ataxia

Medical; Human genome

An inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that is symptomatic of some nervous disorders.

carcinogen

Medical; Human genome

1) Substances that increase the risk of neoplasms in humans or animals. Both genotoxic chemicals, which affect DNA directly, and nongenotoxic chemicals, which induce neoplasms by other mechanism, ...

blister

Medical; Human genome

1) Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis. 2) A fluid-filled elevation of the epidermis. 3) An agent that causes blistering.

beta-amyloid

Medical; Human genome

An amyloid that is derived from amyloid precursor protein and is the primary component of plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease--called also amyloid beta-protein, beta-amyloid protein.